Overview

The Ajinomoto Group was established 114 years ago with the discovery of the umami taste. The founder’s aspirations of a “pioneering spirit” and to “create new value” have been passed down to this day.

• “Eat Deliciously!”—the magic words that launched over a century of food innovation
• History of the Ajinomoto Group

Diverse employees are developing our business rooted in the local cultures of 36 countries and regions around the world. By region: 7,814 in Japan, 13,998 in Asia, 3,420 in Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and 9,383 in North and South America.

• Spilling the beans on umami—a traditional Nigerian seasoning gets a commercial makeover
• Overview of the Ajinomoto Group

The Kawasaki Plant celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. We currently have factories in 24 countries and regions delivering safe and reliable products to customers worldwide.

• From Japanese dinner tables to the Athletes’ Village in Tokyo—Ajinomoto frozen gyozas turn 50 but aren’t slowing down
• Our global network

We operate businesses globally spanning food, healthcare, and electronic materials that contribute to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with “AminoScience.”

• The Ajinomoto Group's story in 3 minutes
• Our businesses
• For investors

The Ajinomoto Group launched its research and development activities in 1956 with 100 researchers, and the operation has rapidly expanded to encompass over 1,700 around the world. Our highly specialized human resources, of which about 10% hold Ph.Ds, are engaged in fields spanning food, fermentation, biotechnology, biology, chemistry, and engineering.

• Unlocking amino acids’ potential: passion and a bit of luck
• Ajinomoto Build-Up Film (ABF) : the pioneering technology behind today’s computer brains
• AminoIndex® Risk Screening (AIRS®) and wellness maintenance

Corporate profile video : Get to know the Ajinomoto Group