Our Story

Sometimes one idea is enough to start a story, but many gestures are needed to tell it.

Our Story

Our story began with a journey in search of natural, healthy nutrition.

It all began with an act of love. Salvatore and Mirvana Gallo were not looking to start a business, but rather a solution for their lactose-intolerant son. What started as a small-scale artisanal operation evolved into a true industrial revolution. Through patient and dedicated experimentation, they developed a unique technology capable of extracting pure, vital nourishment from the grains. Today, that journey—born of a family need—has become a mark of excellence, bringing the goodness of nature to the tables of thousands of people.

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THE STAGES OF OUR JOURNEY

Our Brands

Vivi Così

Vivi Così

One of the brands created by International Food for a line of delicious natural beverages made from whole grains enriched with vitamins, minerals and calcium. Easy, young and transversal. For daily self-care. Implemented with zero line and barista.

Instead Of

Instead Of

A line for restaurant and catering professionals (Hotels, Bars, Restaurants and Catering) designed to create, mix and entertain with taste, attention to health and the many choices of customers. With an inclusive, fun and contemporary spirit.

Terraepane

Terraepane

A rich and diverse range of plant-based and strictly Organic beverages produced in Italy, naturally good and for the whole family. Our most celebrated brand. With forty years of savoir faire within.

Mirvana

Mirvana

A name inspired by the head of the Gallo family for a line of plant-based beverages imagined for large-scale distribution and to intrigue the widest audience. Nourishing and balanced recipes to stay in shape and eat correctly from the morning. With an essential and "no frills" style.

Our mission

Our mission is to nourish tomorrow in a conscious way.

We create innovative plant-based alternatives that meet every lifestyle and nutritional need — from intolerances to ethical choices.

We make sustainable food
a pleasure for everyone

Our method

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Our method

We use our exclusive whole-bean technology to guarantee authentic product flavour while preserving nutritional values.

Quality

02

Quality

We carefully select raw materials and monitor every production stage to ensure high standards, safety and flavour in every product.

Sustainability

03

Sustainability

Sustainable supply chain and waste reduction, together with an integrated approach that enhances every production phase. The new BREEAM-certified facility, built with sustainable materials, enables energy reduction and circularity.

Continuous innovation

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Continuous innovation

We continually invest in research and development to improve our recipes, addressing consumer needs with new functionalities like fibres and postbiotics, while reducing sugars.

Our corporate
responsibility

For us, being a company means taking concrete responsibility towards:

Environment

We reduce our environmental impact through efficient processes, technological innovation and a conscious use of resources.

People

We put employees, partners and clients at the centre, building transparent relationships and guaranteeing quality, safety and reliability.

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