French flavor and fragrance supplier Mane strengthens its innovation capabilities with the acquisition of the Belgian biotech company ChemoSensoryx Biosciences.WHO: ChemoSensoryx Biosciences is located in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, and specializes in biotechnology for sensory modulation of taste, smell, and trigeminal receptors. The company’s unique technology platform in receptor-based screening and predictive modeling offers innovative solutions for the discovery and optimization of active ingredients that modulate human sensory receptors.Founded by Victor Mane in 1871, Mane, based in Le Bar-sur-Loup, southeastern France, remains wholly family-owned. It ranks first in France and in the top five globally with 52 research-and-development centers and 31 production sites worldwide and has more than 8,000 employees in 40 countries. The group is well-known for its natural aromatic ingredients and flavorings, as well as organic flavorings.WHY: This strategic acquisition will enable Mane to deepen its scientific understanding of how smells, tastes, and sensations such as freshness or spiciness are perceived. IN THEIR OWN WORDS: “With its unique know-how, ChemoSensoryx develops high throughput screening methodology on the whole repertoire of olfactory, taste and trigeminal human receptors,” Mane said in a statement. “This running technology platform offers innovative solutions in the discovery and optimization of active ingredients able to modulate these human sensory receptors, enabling the development of advanced sensory solutions for the flavor and fragrance industries.