In this Basil Hetzel Oration, Professor Gina Trapp from the Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute at Edith Cowan University will outline a strategic blueprint for translating research into impactful public health policy. Structured around a metaphorical 'recipe' for policy change, Professor Trapp will reveal four key ingredients essential for turning research into policy. Drawing on examples from her award-winning food environment research program, she will demonstrate how these ingredients have worked together to help create healthier, more equitable communities that promote healthy eating habits. This engaging session offers valuable insights into the practical application of research to achieve a healthier world, one well-researched policy at a time.