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Flavour and fragrance manufacturer Mane has acquired US-based citrus ingredients specialist Cvista, a move aimed at strengthening its citrus innovation capabilities and accelerating product development for the global beverage market.

The acquisition will see Mane establish a global Citrus and Beverage Center of Excellence in Riverview, Florida, drawing on Cvista’s facilities, technology platform and expertise in citrus oil processing and natural ingredients.

Cvista, which supplies citrus oil fractions and natural essences to customers in the flavour and fragrance industry, has developed expertise across the citrus value chain, from sourcing raw materials to the fractionation and purification of individual flavour compounds.

For Mane, the deal strengthens a key area of beverage innovation as manufacturers continue to look for differentiated natural flavours, more sophisticated citrus profiles and ingredients that can support reduced-sugar and functional product development.

Samantha Mane, president of Mane Group, said: “This acquisition is a strategic catalyst for MANE’s growth in citrus, particularly in the beverage sector. Cvista is a recognised leader with a proven ability to transform natural raw materials into high-value ingredients. We are delighted to welcome their team to Mane, uniting our capabilities and shared commitment to sensory excellence.”

The new Center of Excellence will be based at Cvista’s Riverview campus, with the company’s team joining Mane as part of the acquisition.

Mane said the location will bring the company closer to strategic citrus sourcing regions while providing a dedicated platform for global citrus and beverage development. The site will combine research and development, pilot-scale operations, production and warehousing, creating an integrated environment for developing new ingredients and tailored citrus solutions.

The combination of citrus flavour expertise and next-generation sweetening technologies reflects the increasingly complex formulation challenges facing beverage brands. As companies reduce sugar while maintaining taste and mouthfeel, flavour systems are playing a more central role in balancing sweetness, acidity and overall sensory appeal.

Cvista currently serves around 130 customers worldwide with specialised citrus-derived ingredients for the flavour and fragrance sector.

It operates a range of processing technologies, including distillation, extraction, resin-based processing and molecular distillation. Its manufacturing platform is designed for the continuous production of high-purity citrus ingredients, supported by analytical laboratories and pilot-scale capabilities for developing customised fractions.

The Riverview facility will serve as a hub for that work, giving Mane access to an integrated technology platform spanning ingredient development, pilot production and commercial manufacturing.