Food waste management is an interdisciplinary academic field and applied discipline dedicated to understanding, preventing, reducing, and managing the generation of food surplus and waste across the entire food supply chain. This research area encompasses the investigation of drivers, impacts, and mitigation strategies, including source reduction, redistribution, valorization (e.g., through composting or anaerobic digestion), and responsible disposal, aiming to enhance resource efficiency, minimize environmental burdens, and contribute to global sustainability objectives.