Who is Mane & History
Founded in 1871 by Victor Mane, the company began by producing fragrant materials from flowers and plants in the Grasse region, the world capital of perfumery. Over the years, Mane has evolved into one of the world’s leading flavor and fragrance companies, maintaining its status as a family-owned business. In 2025, Samantha Mane became the President of the group, representing the fifth generation of family leadership.
Mane’s Global Presence & Infrastructure
Mane operates in 39 countries, with 77 locations, including 27 manufacturing sites and 50 R&D centers. The company’s headquarters are located in Le Bar-sur-Loup, near Grasse, France. This extensive global network enables Mane to serve clients worldwide effectively.
What Mane Does & Specializations
Mane specializes in the creation of flavors, fragrances, and ingredients. Their flavors division supports leaders in the food and drink industry by providing cutting-edge solutions for beverages, dairy, confectionery products, baked goods, savory items, and more. Through their unique expertise, understanding of consumer preferences, and unrivaled knowledge of raw materials, Mane provides clients with the best of nature to enhance gustative experiences.
Mane’s Innovation Capabilities
Innovation is at the core of Mane’s operations. By merging state-of-the-art technology with uninhibited creativity, Mane develops unprecedented solutions that stimulate and delight consumers. Their R&D teams collaborate to generate unique synthetic molecules and natural raw materials, enriching the palettes of flavorists worldwide. Notable innovations include proprietary technologies like PURE CAPTURE™, which addresses the sensorial, regulatory, and economic challenges in creating natural flavors.
Mane’s Natural Footprint & Solutions
Deeply rooted in their origins, Mane has developed unrivaled expertise in naturals. The company offers a wide palette of natural solutions, including high-performing natural flavorings, organic flavorings, and an extensive range of aromatic ingredients under the MANE SOURCE™ line. They have established specific sourcing programs to ensure standards are met from supply, economic, technical, and traceability perspectives. Mane is also committed to sustainability, having been the first flavor and fragrance company to sign the United Nations Global Compact in 2003, and continues to develop eco-conscious principles through initiatives like GREEN MOTION™.
Mane’s dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability has solidified its position as a global leader in the flavor industry, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of consumers and clients worldwide.
