Across Europe and beyond, cities are increasingly recognising the powerful impact that urban food policies can have on local food systems. While many cities are already seeing the benefits of these approaches, there are still key areas where European Union legislation is crucial to fully empower cities. In this episode of ‘Food and the cities’ we delve into the essential policy messages from the Food Trails project. Join our host, Natasha Foote, as she engages with Madeleine Coste, head of Food Policy and Projects at Eurocities, and Andrea Magarini, Director of the Food Policy Department at the City of Milan. Andrea also serves as Chair of the Eurocities Working Group Food, works within the framework of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, and is the coordinator of the Food Trails project. Together, they will discuss: