Editorial: Antimicrobial resistance: tracking and tackling in the food chain

The collection highlights three interrelated messages. First, diverse foodborne pathogens and commensal taxa frequently carry multiple resistance determinants, including genes located on mobile elements, which facilitates their spread. Second, processing environments and waste streams are important reservoirs of resistance and potential dissemination pathways to the wider environment. Third, a One Health approach that integrates animal, human and environmental surveillance is essential to reveal transmission routes and to develop effective mitigation strategies.Market and consumer surveillance immediately before consumption reveals persistent risks. In the article by Letuka et al., ready-to-eat We thank all authors and reviewers for their timely contributions. The works included in the current Research Topic advance a One Health agenda based in rigorous data and practical applicability. Continued collaboration among microbiologists, veterinary doctors, food safety practitioners, environmental scientists, and policymakers will be essential to translate these findings into sustained reductions in AMR risk across the different food value chains.