Mane acquires Cvista to expand US citrus fragrance position
Key takeaways
- Mane’s acquisition of Cvista strengthens its US citrus capabilities by combining expertise in natural ingredients, oil processing, and advanced fractionation technologies.
- The deal gives Mane access to Cvista’s expertise in isolating high-value citrus compounds.
- A new Global Citrus and Beverage Center of Excellence in Florida will accelerate tailored citrus innovation for flavors, fragrances, and beverage applications.
French-headquartered fragrance house Mane has acquired Cvista, a supplier of citrus oil fractions and essences based in Florida, US. As part of the deal, a Mane Global Citrus and Beverage Center of Excellence will be established in the US, bolstering future fragrance innovation in the region.
The acquisition will strengthen Mane’s position in citrus — a key area for fragrance — by combining the two companies’ capabilities and specialized knowledge to accelerate citrus and support sustainable growth.
Stepping up citrus innovation in the US
Mane’s Citrus and Beverage Center of Excellence will be based in Riverview, Florida, and will leverage Cvista’s teams, facilities, and expertise.
The center will also bring Mane closer to citrus sourcing regions and accelerate the development of fragrance solutions.
“This [acquisition] is a strategic catalyst for Mane’s growth in citrus. Cvista is a recognized leader with a proven ability to transform natural raw materials into high-value ingredients,” says Samantha Mane, president at Mane Group.
“We’re delighted to welcome Cvista and unite our capabilities and commitment to sensory excellence. This acquisition will strengthen our position in citrus solutions and accelerate the development of ingredients, backed by cutting-edge science, for our customers.”
Cvista technology platform
Cvista has established itself as a key supplier of citrus ingredients, operating across the entire citrus value chain, from sourcing raw materials to the precise fractionation of citrus compounds.
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Cvista is known for its advanced expertise in citrus oil processing and for producing high-value natural ingredients, particularly for the fragrance industry.e company brings skills in purifying trace compounds, enabling the isolation and valorization of molecules present in very small quantities, such as valencene, decanal, and nootkatone, which are key to creating distinctive scent and taste profiles.
Its modern, automated industrial operations include distillation, extraction, resin-based processing, and molecular distillation.
The Cvista campus comprises several integrated facilities, including R&D pilot-scale, production, and warehousing operations, all designed to deliver efficiency, flexibility, and quality.
The campus features an automated manufacturing platform that enables continuous production of high-purity citrus ingredients, supported by advanced analytical laboratories for quality control and the development of new citrus fractions.
Its comprehensive pilot-scale platform also enables the development of tailor-made citrus fractions to meet specific industry requirements. According to both Mane and Cvista, this infrastructure provides “an ideal foundation for developing differentiated, next-generation citrus ingredients and solutions.”
The center also creates opportunities to build flavors for the food industry. Mane’s recent partnership with Arzeda will produce and commercialize ViaLeaf Reb M technology, combining complementary strengths to develop innovative solutions for the growing functional and reduced-sugar beverage markets.
