AJINOMOTO GROUP

Introduction: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.  is a Japanese food and chemical corporation which produces seasonings, cooking oils, TV dinners, sweeteners, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals. In particular it is the world's largest producer of aspartame, with a 40% global market share.

We offer seasoning, processed food, beverages, pharmaceutical products, amino acids, chemicals and various products to the world. Our sales exceed 1 trillion yen, and the sales composition ratio of Japan and others is approximately 6:4.

The literal translation of Aji no Moto is “Essence of Taste,” used as a trademark for the company’s original monosodium glutamate (MSG) product.
Its head office is located in Chūō, Tokyo.

Ajinomoto operates in 26 countries, employing around 27,518 people as of 2013. Its yearly revenue in the fiscal year of 2013 stands at around US$12 billion.