What flavortec does

Flavor Tec Aromas de Frutas Ltda is a Brazilian specialty manufacturer of citrus essential oils, concentrated (folded) oils, food-grade terpenes (D-Limoneno), and natural and synthetic fruit aromas, operating from a single facility in Pindorama, São Paulo, in the heart of Brazil's citrus-producing belt. Its core technology is fractional vacuum distillation of citrus essential oils, supplemented by in-house chromatographic analysis, producing FTNF (From the Natural Fruit) 100% natural products with international certifications including GMP, HACCP, FDA Food Defense, and multiple Brazilian regulatory approvals. The portfolio spans folded oils at 5x to 25x concentration grades, terpenes for perfumery and agricultural use, custom-developed natural aromas for beverage applications, and a newer aromatic-chemicals distribution line, alongside contract distillation and analysis services for third parties.

The company operates a direct B2B sales model, serving food and beverage manufacturers, fragrance/perfumery producers, cosmetics companies, and third-party/outsourcing clients ranging from small Brazilian businesses to multinational corporations, with products exported to France, Spain, the United States, Germany, China, and Canada. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, conducted via website contact forms, direct email, and a dedicated WhatsApp client channel. In September 2023, Flavor Tec was acquired by Prinova (part of Japan's Nagase Group), which extended its reach to five continents through Prinova's global distribution network; founder Mércia de Fatima Manente Bettini (PhD in Chemistry from USP) transitioned to Vice-President of R&D/Quality at Sabor Tec. The company is privately held, reports 1-10 employees, and has not disclosed funding rounds or revenue figures.

Name

flavortec

Legal name

Flavor Tec Aromas de Frutas Ltda

Website

https://flavortec.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flavor Tec is a Brazilian B2B manufacturer of citrus essential oils, folded/concentrated oils, food-grade terpenes, and natural aromas via fractional vacuum distillation. It serves food and beverage, fragrance, cosmetics, and contract-manufacturing clients domestically and internationally, and was acquired by Prinova (Nagase Group) in September 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Citrus Essential Oils & Food Ingredients

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Flavor Houses & Compound Flavor Manufacturing (AFAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clean-Label/Natural Flavor Solutions (Natural WONF, Natural Identical where applicable) (AFAJADAL), Aroma Chemicals & Synthetic Flavor Ingredients (e.g., Vanillin, Esters, Aldehydes) (AFAJADAC), Thermal Processing & Stability Systems for Flavors (Heat/Acid/Shear Stable Flavors) (AFAJADAK), Flavorings & Extracts (Natural & Artificial) (CRADAOAA), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

Keywords

• Citrus essential oils
• Folded citrus oils
• Natural fruit aromas
• Food grade terpenes
• Aromatic chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Parque Manaca

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Citrus Essential Oils and Concentrates: Production and sale of folded/concentrated citrus oils (5x, 7x, 8.5x, 10x, 25x) for orange, lemon, tangerine, and mandarin. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers domestically and internationally.
2. Natural and Synthetic Citrus Fruit Aromas: Sale of natural citrus fruit aromas (orange, lemon, tangerine) in concentrated or soluble forms, as well as resale of synthetic aromas (pineapple, grape, peach).
3. Food-Grade Terpenes (D-Limoneno): Production and sale of 100% natural food-grade terpenes for perfumery, food flavorings, degreasers, and agricultural products. Exported to France, Spain, USA, Germany, China, Canada.
4. Aromatic Chemicals (Synthetic and Natural): Following Prinova acquisition, distribution of synthetic and natural aromatic chemicals for fragrances, flavors, beverages, personal care, and oral health applications.
5. Outsourcing / Third-Party Processing Services: Contract manufacturing services for distillation of citrus essential oils and chromatographic analysis for third-party clients, from small businesses to multinational companies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flavor Tec is a 100% Brazilian food ingredient manufacturer producing 100% natural FTNF (From the Natural Fruit) citrus essential oils, folded/concentrated citrus oils (5x to 25x), food-grade terpenes (D-Limoneno), natural and synthetic fruit aromas, and aromatic chemicals. The company also provides contract manufacturing services (third-party distillation, chromatographic analysis, and juice packing) to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations.

Product overview

Flavor Tec is a 100% Brazilian food ingredient manufacturer specializing in citrus essential oils, aromas, and terpenes. The company operates as a B2B ingredient supplier producing FTNF (From the Natural Fruit) products that are 100% natural. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: Natural Citrus Aromas (obtained through fractional distillation), Terpenes (D-Limoneno food grade), Folded/Concentrated Citrus Oils (5x to 10x concentration), and Aromatic Chemicals (synthetic and natural). The company also offers outsourcing services for third-party distillation and chromatographic analysis, as well as concentrated juices and frozen fruit pulps. In 2023, Flavor Tec was acquired by Prinova (a Nagase group company), expanding its global reach in the citrus ingredient market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Citrus Aromas (Aromas Naturais Cítricos) Natural citrus fruit aromas obtained exclusively through fractional distillation, a 100% physical and natural process. Specially developed for beverages, juices, fruit nectar, soy milk, ready-made beverages, teas, alcoholic drinks, and isotonic beverages. Available in concentrated or soluble forms.
• Citrus Fruit Terpenes (Terpenos de Frutas Cítricas) 100% natural D-Limoneno food-grade terpenes obtained through vacuum distillation of essential oil extracted from fruit peel. Includes Orange Terpene, Lemon Terpene (Sicilian and Tahiti), Mandarin Terpene, and Tangerine Terpene. Used in perfumery, food flavorings, degreasers, and agricultural products.
• Folded/Concentrated Citrus Oils (Óleos Concentrados de Frutas Cítricas) Concentrated citrus oils obtained through fractional vacuum distillation at concentrations of 5x, 7x, 8.5x, 10x, and 25x. Includes Folded Orange Oil, Folded Lemon Sicilian and Tahiti, Folded Tangerine and Mandarine, plus standard essential oils of Orange, Lemon Sicilian, Mandarin, and Lime.
• Aromatic Chemicals (Químicos Aromáticos) Synthetic and natural aromatic chemicals with CAS and FEMA numbers. Synthetic aromatic chemicals offer economic stability and consistent performance; natural aromatic chemicals provide clean label opportunities for food and beverage, fragrance, and personal care applications.
• Contract Manufacturing & Outsourcing Services (Terceirização) Contract manufacturing and outsourcing services for third-party companies including essential oil distillation line (fractional distillation producing Folded Oils 5x, 7x, 10x, 25x and Food Grade Terpenes), chromatographic analysis services (Chromatographic Profile, Aldehydes, Peroxide, Density, Refractive Index, Ethyl Butyrate Quantification, Valencene, and others), and juice packing/bottling line outsourcing.
• Frozen Fruit Pulp (Polpas de Frutas Congeladas) Non-fermented, non-concentrated, undiluted product obtained from pulpy fruit. Resale of leading Brazilian manufacturers' frozen pulps offered for food and beverage manufacturers.
• Concentrated Juices (Sucos Concentrados) Concentrated juices available in various flavors, both sweetened and without added sugar versions, produced following Good Manufacturing Practices as demanded by the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Essential Oils for Aromatherapy (Óleos Essenciais para Aromaterapia) 100% pure essential oils for aromatherapy applications, following international quality standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Photovoltaic energy generation of 70,000 Kw/year, reducing operational costs and environmental impact

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Prinova (Nagase Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2023In September 2023, Prinova (a company belonging to the Nagase Group) acquired Flavor Tec as a strategic move to expand global manufacturing capacity in citrus essential oils. The acquisition combines Flavor Tec's specialized expertise in citrus oil processing with Prinova's global distribution network spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Flavor Tec founder Mércia Bettini transitioned to Vice-President of R&D/Quality at Sabor Tec. Prinova is described as a leader in essential oils and aromatic chemicals, positioning the acquisition as enhancing Prinova's standing as one of the largest essential oil processors globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: Global top-tier flavor and fragrance house producing citrus flavors, natural aroma chemicals, and terpenes at scale. Comparable product portfolio (citrus flavors, essential oils, aroma chemicals) and overlapping customer base in beverages, dairy, and personal care, but with vastly broader category reach.
• International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Major global flavor and fragrance producer with substantial citrus and natural ingredient portfolios post-DuPont N&B merger. Comparable customer base (multinational beverage, food, personal care manufacturers) and overlapping citrus flavor capabilities, though far broader in category scope.
• Givaudan: World's largest fragrance and flavor company, with significant citrus flavor and essential oil capabilities. Comparable in producing natural citrus flavors and aroma chemicals for global beverage and personal care customers, but operates at vastly greater scale across all flavor categories.
• Mane: Family-owned French flavor and fragrance house with significant natural citrus and essential oil capabilities. Comparable product category (citrus flavors and aroma chemicals) and B2B customer base, though operating at substantially greater scale and broader category reach.
• dsm-firmenich: Global taste, texture, and fragrance powerhouse combining Firmenich's flavors with dsm's ingredient portfolio. Comparable in citrus flavor and aroma chemical production, and serves many of the same multinational beverage and personal care customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• Takasago International Corporation: Japanese global flavor and fragrance producer with established citrus and essential oil capabilities, particularly in Asia-Pacific. Comparable in citrus flavor and aroma chemical production, and shares overlap in serving beverage, confectionery, and personal care multinational customers globally.

Direct peers

• Prinova: Parent company and global leader in essential oils, vitamins, and aroma chemicals. Direct counterpart as the strategic acquirer and distribution platform for Flavor Tec; most comparable in product category (citrus oils, aroma chemicals) and customer base (multinational flavor and beverage manufacturers).
• Citrosuco: World's largest orange juice processor and major producer of citrus essential oils and D-Limoneno. Direct competitor in Brazilian citrus oils and terpenes with massive vertical integration from grove to ingredient; competes with Flavor Tec on raw material sourcing and global oil supply contracts.
• Döhler: German-headquartered natural ingredient supplier with strong citrus and fruit-based flavor, aroma, and terpene portfolio. Closely comparable in specialty natural citrus flavors, folded oils, and B2B beverage ingredient focus, with similar positioning around natural and clean-label credentials.
• Louis Dreyfus Company Citrus (Citrocsi): Vertically integrated citrus processor producing folded citrus oils, D-Limoneno, and juice by-products. Direct competitor in citrus essential oils and terpenes globally, with comparable product portfolio (folded orange oils, limonene) and overlapping B2B beverage and fragrance customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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