Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition Acquired_the_US-based_company,_The_J.M._Smucker_Company’s_food_business.
gptkbp:awards Received various industry awards.
Awarded for sustainability efforts.
Honored for community engagement.
Recognized for innovation in food technology.
gptkbp:brand Haitai.
Knorr.
Maggi.
Umami seasoning.
Yamasa.
gptkbp:CEO Takaaki Nishii
gptkbp:employees 30,000 (2020)
gptkbp:founded 1909
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Saburosuke_Suzuki_II
gptkbp:globalPresence Operations in over 130 countries.
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tokyo,_Japan
gptkbp:history Acquired several companies to expand portfolio.
Diversified into pharmaceuticals.
Entered the biotechnology sector.
Expanded into various food products.
Started as a manufacturer of umami seasoning.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
gptkbp:industry Food and Beverage
gptkbp:innovation Developed the first umami seasoning.
gptkbp:market Expanding_in_North_America.
Growing_presence_in_Europe.
Leading_market_share_in_Japan.
Significant_presence_in_the_Asian_market.
gptkbp:mission To create a better life for people.
gptkbp:partnerships Partnership_with_the_University_of_Tokyo.
gptkbp:products Processed Foods
Amino Acids
Seasoning
Frozen_Foods
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment Invests heavily in R&D.
gptkbp:revenue ¥1.1 trillion (2020)
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Supports education initiatives.
Engages in community support programs.
Encourages healthy lifestyles.
Promotes food safety.
gptkbp:stockExchange gptkb:Tokyo_Stock_Exchange
gptkbp:stockSymbol 2802
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Ajinomoto_Frozen_Foods_Co.,_Inc.
gptkb:Ajinomoto_Health_&_Nutrition_North_America,_Inc.
gptkb:Ajinomoto_Foods_North_America,_Inc.
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Focus on sustainable sourcing.
Investment in renewable energy.
Commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Promotion of healthy eating.
gptkbp:values Focus on customer satisfaction.
Integrity in business practices.
Commitment to quality.
Respect for diversity.
Responsibility towards society.
gptkbp:vision To contribute to the world through food.
gptkbp:website www.ajinomoto.com