Although, dumping of food waste in landfills is regarded as one of the most easier and economic way of disposal; it is unsustainable and environmentally unfriendly. In this context, better management of food products at food industries and eateries level will certainly help to bring down the amounts of food waste produced. Currently, there are various technologies available for the utilization of food wastes. Hitherto, conventional techniques viz. (i) composting of food waste, (ii) preparation of animal feed, and (iii) preparation of biogas production are adopted for food waste valorization