Mane Acquisition of Cvista Bolsters US Citrus Ingredient Supply for Beverage Formulations
Mane's acquisition of US-based Cvista strengthens its citrus ingredient portfolio and establishes a new US-based Citrus and Beverage Centre of Excellence, poised to accelerate innovation in natural and reduced-sugar beverage solutions.
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Riverview, Florida, United States — 04 September 2026
Mane has finalised its acquisition of Cvista, a US-based specialist in citrus ingredients, a strategic move designed to significantly enhance Mane's capabilities in natural citrus solutions and beverage innovation. This acquisition will establish a global Citrus and Beverage Centre of Excellence in Riverview, Florida, integrating Cvista's expertise in citrus processing with Mane's existing flavour development operations. The combined entity will focus on advancing raw material sourcing, extraction, and precise fractionation of flavour compounds, including valencene, decanal, and nootkatone, critical for unique sensory profiles.
The integration of Cvista's R&D, pilot-scale production, and warehousing facilities, supported by automated processing and analytical laboratories, creates an advanced platform for developing tailored citrus fractions. This positions Mane to serve the increasing demand from beverage manufacturers for natural and differentiated flavour systems, particularly within functional and reduced-sugar categories. Samantha Mane, President of Mane Group, stated that the acquisition is a "strategic catalyst" for the company's growth in citrus and beverages.
This move builds on Mane's prior investments in citrus specialisation, including the acquisitions of CitraSource and Scandia Citrus, underscoring a long-term commitment to naturality and supply chain transparency. The new US centre will bring Mane closer to key citrus sourcing regions, optimising logistics and potentially improving lead times for citrus-derived ingredients. This enhanced proximity supports faster development cycles for new beverage solutions, crucial for brands operating in fast-paced markets.
What this means for United Kingdom
UK supplement and beverage brand owners will experience enhanced access to a broader range of sophisticated, naturally sourced citrus ingredients from Mane, potentially driving down procurement costs due to increased supply chain efficiency. Contract manufacturers should anticipate increased demand for formulations utilising these high-value citrus fractions, particularly for functional beverages and clean-label products targeting 2027 market launches. The availability of advanced citrus profiles can enable UK brands to innovate rapidly, creating products with distinct sensory appeal to compete against European and US rivals. Manufacturers should assess their current flavour supplier relationships and explore opportunities for new ingredient partnerships to leverage Mane's expanded portfolio, ensuring compliance with UK novel food regulations for any new extracts.
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