Driven by a continuous process of research, dialogue, and reflection, and ultimately validated with the support of the FOODITY Innovators, a series of recommendations are proposed as a roadmap for building responsible, inclusive, and user-driven digital food systems, ensuring that data works for people, not the other way around. Recommendations on key policy actions for data sovereignty, trust, and inclusive digital solutions Clear policy measures are needed to make digital systems trustworthy, secure, and accessible to all. These recommendations point out essential steps for current practice and provide a solid basis for future developments.