Food waste management involves strategies and practices aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling food waste generated at various stages of the food supply chain—from production and processing to distribution, retail, and consumption. Food waste contributes to environmental pollution, resource loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. Effective management includes source reduction, food recovery for human consumption, animal feed production, composting, anaerobic digestion, and converting waste into bioenergy or bioproducts. Innovations such as smart packaging, improved inventory systems, and awareness campaigns help minimize waste at the consumer and industry levels. Governments, industries, and individuals all play a role in addressing food waste. Proper management not only protects the environment but also enhances food security, supports sustainability, and creates economic opportunities through resource recovery and circular economy approaches.industry.