Ajinomoto (Japan)

Ajinomoto is one of Asia's biggest food companies, with ambitions to be a global force also. It has offices throughout its home territory, Europe and the Americas. Ajinomoto specialises in the manufacture of seasonings and chemical ingredients, based on amino acid technology, especially sweeteners and the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG), which it invented almost 100 years ago. In Japan, the group also manages a substantial portfolio of packaged food products, including joint ventures in Japan with Danone and Kellogg's. Click here to access the Adbrands profile (subscribers only); or subscribe to Adbrands.net here. Adbrands Company Profiles provide a detailed analysis of the history and current operations of leading advertisers, agencies and brands worldwide, and include a critical summary which identifies key strengths and weaknesses. Adbrands Account Assignments tracks account management for the world's leading brands and companies, including details of which advertising agency handles which accounts in which countries for major markets.

Competitors: see also Food Sector index for other companies

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