Food waste is a major global issue, with billions of tons of food wasted each year that seriously affects the environment and the economy. Fruit and vegetable waste management is essential for sustainable food systems, reducing losses, optimising distribution and storage procedures, and developing ways to evaluate food quality. Computer vision systems are essential to modern enterprises because they provide automated solutions for quality evaluation, object recognition, and picture analysis in various industries, such as manufacturing and agriculture. The various sections of the machine vision system provided a wide range of applications across food and agri-field sectors. Without compromising the integrity of food goods, from ultrasound and X-ray to multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, more insights into food products’ internal and exterior characteristics. The technology will evolve, featuring collaborative research, technical progress, and multidisciplinary cooperation.