Hi Europe: the changing trends

摘要

Brilliant sunshine greeted visitors to Health Ingredients (Hi) Europe, held in the Paris-Nord Exhibition centre at Villepinte from September 17-19. The show, organised by CMP Information, had nearly 500 exhibiting companies, 100 more than when it was first held in Frankfurt two years ago, and with its associated conference attracted more than 5,000 delegates. Nine national and regional pavilions (including the US, China, Canada, Spain, Sri Lanka and Ireland), an organic pavilion and one representing the developing countries: the reassuring planks of Health Ingredients Europe were well in place again this year, showing that the,exhibition is now an established venue on the international ingredients stage. A trend this year seemed to be the increasing multi-functionality of many established ingredients, such as omega-3, soya and whey. For example, we know Omega-3 fatty acids, primarily sourced from fish, can improve our joints, and reduce cardiovasascular disease. Professor Morten Bryhn of PronovaBiocare was telling visitors that products containing omega-3 fatty acids with high EPA-content have the potential of being a self-medication remedy for prevention and treatment of mild depression.