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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Overview

Address

15-1, Kyobashi 1-Chome, Chuo-Ku Tokyo, 
 104-8315 Japan
Phone: +81-3-5250-8180
Fax:+81-3-5250-8293

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Rankings

Nikkei 225

Company Description

"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.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US coffee and tea manufacturing industry includes about 300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $9 billion. Major companies include Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Farmer Bros, as well as divisions of the JM Smucker Company (Folgers), and Kraft Foods (Maxwell House). The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate more than 90 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2043

NAICS: 311920

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company deal with major changes in raw ingredient costs?

The cost of green coffee beans, the primary ingredient in coffee, can fluctuate greatly, depending on the country of origin and the actions of grower organizations. Green coffee prices can change dramatically from year to year, and even vary a...

 

How does the company market its products against other beverages?

Coffee competes for customers against other popular beverages such as soda, bottled water, and sports drinks. Coffee consumption has held steady or grown during the past decade, with about 55 percent of US consumers partaking, according to the...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

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    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Edible Oils Manufacturing Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US edible oils manufacturing industry includes about 200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $56 billion. Major companies include Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill Foods, and CHS. The industry is highly concentrated: the eight largest companies account for about 70 percent of industry revenue.

    SIC: 2046, 2074, 2075, 2076

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How important is lobbying the government to the company's bottom line?

    Corn processors actively lobby the federal government to support corn and sugar subsidies, which can directly and indirectly result in windfall profits. Over a recent 10-year period, the federal government paid farmers $50 billion in corn subsidies.

     

    How critical is the livestock feed industry to the company's success?

    Most domestically processed soybean meal is used to feed livestock; poultry and swine account for 75 percent of all soybean meal livestock consumption. Changing patterns in domestic chicken and pork consumption could lower demand for soybean meal. An...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Edible Oils Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Nonalcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing industry includes about 450 companies with combined annual revenue of about $40 billion. Major companies include Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, and Monster Beverage (formerly Hansen Natural).

      SIC: 2043, 2097, 2086

      NAICS: 311920, 312111, 312113, 312112

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      If a bottler or wholesaler, what demands do manufacturers place on the company?

      To retain valuable relationships with national manufacturers, local bottlers and wholesalers have to meet certain financial and operating tests that restrict their ability to diversify. Local bottlers are also required to spend money on advertising...

       

      How is the company working to overcome health concerns about soft drink consumption?

      The large amounts of sugar in many sodas are believed to contribute strongly to the obesity epidemic in US children. Sodas typically contain 150 calories per can, entirely from sugar, and have no other nutritional value. Also criticized are the...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Nonalcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies include Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 2833, 2834, 2835

        NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How is the company challenged by government regulations?

        The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated by the FDA and subject to state and federal laws. The high profitability of many drug companies at a time of rising health care costs makes the industry a prime target for regulators, including...

         

        How is the company preparing to handle expiration of its key patents?

        Profits from sales of prescription drugs usually plummet once lower-cost generic alternatives are available. Generic drugs now account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Traditional drug companies must constantly discover or...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Report

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          Seasoning & Dressing Manufacturing Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US seasoning and dressing manufacturing industry includes about 600 companies with combined annual revenue of about $17 billion. Major companies include Heinz, Kraft, and McCormick. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for more than 70 percent of industry revenue.

          SIC: 2035, 2087

          NAICS: 311941, 311942

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          What competitive issues is the company facing?

          The seasonings and dressing industry is mature and highly competitive. Industry leaders compete for shelf space and customer mindshare. Smaller companies must have a truly compelling product and a willingness to pay for shelf space to be considered...

           

          How does the company manage changes in commodity costs?

          Prices for commodity inputs such as soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup, herbs, and spices can increase significantly due to poor farm yields, unpredictable weather patterns, and government farm subsidies. Ingredient prices typically represent the...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Seasoning & Dressing Manufacturing Industry Report

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            Ajinomoto Co., Inc.  Overview

            Top 3 Competitiors

            Company: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
            Location: Decatur, IL

            Company: Asia Food & Properties Limited
            Location: , Singapore

            Company: Cargill, Incorporated
            Location: Wayzata, MN

            Industries where Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Competes

            Flavoring, Spice & Other Ingredient Manufacturing
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            Competitive Landscape Brief

            Consumer taste and population growth drive demand in the consumer sector, while economic growth of businesses, like restaurants and hotels, drives demand in the commercial sector. The profitability of individual companies depends on effectively managing raw ingredient costs, efficient operations, and effective marketing. Large companies have scale advantages in purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products or serving a local market. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $600,000. Imports of roasted coffee and tea are 20 percent of the US market; exports are about 10 percent of US production. Part of the international export market is instant coffee. The US is the world’s largest importer of green coffee beans because, with the exception of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, the US climate can't support coffee trees and tea plants. Coffee and tea manufacturers face intense competition from other beverage companies, especially soft drink, bottled water, and juice manufacturers. The US is the largest coffee consumer in the world.

            Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Competitive Landscape

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            Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Key Numbers
            • Profitability
            • Valuation
            • Operations
            • Financial Ratios
            • Per Share Data ($)
            • Growth Statistics
            • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

              Company Landscape Report Highlights

              • Competitors List

                Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

              • Competive Landscape

                Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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