Business Model

Ajinomoto's primary competencies include amino science, and they have made significant
recent investments in this field. The company's devotion to creating ground-breaking
technology in this industry is evidenced by the over 4,000 patents it has both domestically and
abroad. To keep one step ahead of their rivals, they are also always looking for methods to
enhance the items they already have and develop new ones. The development and production
of high-quality food, medicinal, and chemical goods is the foundation of Ajinomoto's business
strategy.

To create cutting-edge products, Ajinomoto funds cutting-edge research. This entails enhancing
specialty chemicals, developing novel medications, and improving food additives. The business
runs factories all around the world to produce its extensive range of products. Ajinomoto
distributes its goods via several avenues, including retail outlets for consumers and direct sales
to enterprises. To sell its products and highlight their quality, safety, and innovation, Ajinomoto
makes marketing and branding investments. The estimated annual income of Ajinomoto for the
fiscal year 2020 was 1.11 trillion (about $10 billion USD). The operational income margin for
Ajinomoto in FY 2020 was roughly 8.2%. The business is dedicated to sustainability and CSR,
with a particular focus on minimizing environmental effect and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

https://innovolo-group.com/innovation-en/innovation-insights-en/what-is-ajinomotos-
innovation-strategy/#Advancing_AminoScience

https://www.ajinomoto.co.jp/company/en/ir/strategy/corp_gov/main/0/teaserItems1/03/
linkList/03/link/principle_E.pdf

https://www.ajinomoto.co.jp/company/en/ir/library/annual/main/00/teaserItems1/0/linkList/
0/link/ASV_Report_2023_E_A4.pdf?fbclid=IwAR04vb4lL03scS-UVLpdu0IU3YMrMy16_nB6-
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