UNIDO's sustainable food systems approach plays a crucial role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing agro-industrial development and enhancing agricultural value chains. Key factors include promoting infrastructure for food security, strengthening regulatory oversight, transferring technologies to reduce post-harvest losses, and enhancing competitiveness in processing. Developing and promoting best practices in food safety for the benefit of food and agri-food businesses, as well as consumers, is also an essential element to promote sustainable food systems.