02 Apr 2019 --- Foods that are “free from” certain ingredients have been an industry issue for over 15 years and are still a hot topic of discussion according to Ronald Holman, Exhibition Director of the “Free From Functional Foods & Health Ingredients” (FFFHI) trade show, which takes place in Barcelona at the end of May. Whether this trend is driven by stringent hygiene requirements, a changing environment, or an imbalance of the intestinal microbiome, the number of people realizing their own food intolerances or suffering from allergies is continuing to grow. This is why, the industry as a whole, is demanding better products, he notes.