The first and only factory dedicated to producing a superfood to fight world hunger
Why Food of the World – FOW Was Created
No child should suffer from hunger
Hunger is one of the deepest pains a human being can experience.
For a child, even a few hours without food can lead to suffering, insecurity, and loss of energy.
Millions of children live every day under the weight of malnutrition.
FOW was created as a concrete response:
a complete, safe, affordable, and ready-to-use nutritional bar, designed to nourish the most vulnerable children.
How FOW Was Born
The idea: a bar worth a life
The project was born from the experience of Marco Roberto Bertoli, founder of the Charity “Saint Michael the Archangel”, who for over 25 years has welcomed and protected vulnerable children.
In 2012, a missionary in Mozambique shared the story of a child who, after receiving a small gift, a toothbrush, began to cry. When asked why, the child replied: “I just wanted to be able to eat every day”.
That moment marked Marco forever, and on that very day FOW was born: a simple, complete, and transportable food, capable of reaching children anywhere.
I realized that we could use not only high-quality ingredients, but also co-products from the food industry that are still very rich in nutrients, in other words, feeding the world with what the world does not use.
Why It Matters
The FOW Bar
A small food that can save a life
After years of international research, FOW has developed:
A complete bar, ready to eat
Rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and essential fats
Produced under strict safety standards
Scalable and suitable for industrial production
Affordable, designed to reach thousands of children
This bar meets the nutritional needs of malnourished children between the ages of 3 and 6.
Nourishing with What the World Does Not Use
FOW transforms ingredients that the market would discard into valuable food:
Unsellable fruits, vegetables, and legumes
Nutrient-rich co-products from the food industry
Carefully selected, high-quality ingredients
It is a concrete action against both food waste and hunger.
The Factory
The first and only one of its kind in the world
After years of studies and scientific collaboration, the first factory dedicated exclusively to the production of FOW bars was established
Four Production Sectors
The factory is organized into four sectors, each dedicated to a specific stage of bar production
Production Capacity
At present, much of the machinery is built directly within our mission.
The project will be able to produce 50,000 bars per day and this is only the beginning
The FIRST Sector
Washing, selection, and drying of fruits, vegetables, and legumes
In the first sector, we process fruits, vegetables, and legumes donated by farmers in our region. Due to minor imperfections, these products cannot be sold in supermarkets. They are washed, selected, ground, and finally dried so they can become part of the bar’s production.
The SECOND Sector
Processing nutrient- and fiber-rich co-products
In the second sector, we process co-products from the brewing industry, transforming them into nutrient-rich fibers, particularly spent grains used in the first fermentation process.
The THIRD Sector
Integration with high-quality proteins for a complete nutritional profile
In the third sector, we work with higher-quality proteins such as soy, peanuts, and whey protein.
The FOURTH Sector
Assembly, packaging, storage, and shipment of the bars
In the final sector, the bars are produced and prepared for storage and shipment to the communities that need them most.
Food of the World – FOW
A project open to collaboration
A dream that is becoming reality: transforming what the world discards into nourishment, hope, and a future.
Every bar produced is a small gesture that changes the life of someone in need. FOW is ready to cooperate with:
- humanitarian institutions
- governments
- social projects
- communities and associations
- research centers
- religious organizations
- international organizations
A Dream Becoming Reality
FOW was born from a 25-year journey of service, dedication, and compassion.
Today, it is a concrete project, capable of bringing hope where there is suffering.
Every bar is an act of love.
Every donation is a meal that can save a life.
Support the Project
Thanks to this organization, our facility can produce 50,000 bars per day, a milestone that represents only the beginning of an even more ambitious journey.
Let’s stay in touch. Write to us!
Associazione Il Padre Pellegrino ODV
Via Adige, 41 – 25036 Palazzolo sull’Oglio (BS), Italy
Call us +39-030-2053255
Mon/Fri from 4pm to 5.30pm
info@ilpadrepellegrino.org