1970	The original package of Hon-Dashi Launched Hon-Dashi.
1972	The initial package of Ajinomoto KK frozen Gyoza Surfactant Amisoft Took a stake in Myojo Alimentos Ltda. (the present Nissin-Ajinomoto Alimentos Ltda.). Launched Ajinomoto KK Frozen Foods. Launched surfactant Amisoft.
1973	The original package of MAXWELL coffee The first package of Knorr Cup Soup Thai YumYum, a product of Wan Thai Foods Industry Co., Ltd. Established Ajinomoto (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Launched Ajinomoto General Foods products in alliance with General Foods Corp. Launched Knorr Cup Soup. Took a stake in Wan Thai Foods Industry Co., Ltd. (instant noodle).
1974	Established Eurolysine S.A. (the present AJINOMOTO EUROLYSINE S.A.S.) in France.
1975	Launched AGF Maxim coffee.
1977	The initial package of Ajinomoto KK Chuka-Aji Launched Ajinomoto KK Chuka-Aji.
1978	The original package of Cook Do Launched menu-specific seasonings Cook Do.
1979	The initial package of Argin-Z ROSDEE (chicken flavor) Launched Argin-Z beverage. Launched ROSDEE in Thailand.
1980	DANONE Fresh Cheese Launched DANONE products in alliance with Cie GERVAIS DANONE.
1981	ELENTAL Launched ELENTAL (elemental diet).
1982	Started to export aspartame to U.S.
1983	Established NutraSweet AG (the present Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe S.A.S.) in Swiss.
1984	PAL SWEET Launched PAL SWEET (sweetener). Established Heartland Lysine, Inc. (the present Ajinomoto Heartland LLC) in the U.S.
1986	Launched Lentinan (anti-cancer drug).
1987	The factory of PT Ajinex International Established PT Ajinex International in Indonesia. Established Kashima factory (closed in 2002).
1988	Launched Sazon in Brazil. Launched Seto no Honjio.
1989	Established Ajinomoto Foundation for Dietary Culture. Acquired S.A. OmniChem N.V. (the present S.A. Ajinomoto OmniChem N.V.).

Note: In this document, trademarks are indicated in italics. AJI-NO-MOTO is the trademark of the Ajinomoto Group's seasoning products.