Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Tokyo, 104-8315, Japan Phone: +81-3-5250-8180
Fax: +81-3-5250-8293
http://www.ajinomoto.com
Overview
"Essence of taste" is the literal translation of "AJI-NO-MOTO," which is a trademark and brand name for the monosodium glutamate (MSG) product manufactured and marketed by Japan's largest seasoning maker, Ajinomoto. In addition to MSG, the company makes foodstuffs, such as HON-DASHI flavor seasonings, AMOY sauces, Knorr soups (in Japan) and beverages (Blendy bottled coffee and Evian bottled water). Ajinomoto also manufactures and sells aspartame (the sweetener used in NutraSweet). The company is a top producer of lysine and other amino and nucleic acids used in sweeteners, nutritional supplements, animal feeds, and cosmetics, and it has a growing pharmaceutical operation.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
| Company Type | Public (Tokyo: 28020) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £9,089.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 15.4% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £228.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 104.3% |
| 2011 Employees | 28,084 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.2% |
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Key people and executives for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
| Chairman | Norio Yamaguchi (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| President, CEO, and Director | Masatoshi Ito |
| Executive Deputy President | Osamu Tosaka |
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