Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japan-based food and biotechnology company best known for its umami seasoning products. The company’s portfolio includes seasonings, cooking ingredients, processed foods, frozen foods, beverages, and other consumer products sold under the Ajinomoto and related brands.
The company also develops amino acids and biotechnology-based products for applications in food manufacturing, nutrition, health care, pharmaceuticals, and animal nutrition. In addition, Ajinomoto supplies electronic materials and other specialty products that use technologies developed through its expertise in amino acids and fermentation.
Ajinomoto traces its origins to the discovery and commercialization of monosodium glutamate in Japan in the early 20th century and was established in 1909. It serves consumers, food-service operators, and industrial customers in Japan and international markets across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and other regions through manufacturing, sales, and research operations worldwide.
AI Generated. May Contain Errors.
