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A passion for life drives us forward. By unlocking the power of amino acids, Ajinomoto Group contributes to greater wellness for people worldwide. Explore our untold stories of becoming a solution-providing group of companies for food and health issues.
Enjoying longevity: umami helps seniors eat better
Food is one of life’s great pleasures. For millennia, young and old, families and friends, have gathered around communal tables spread with delicacies to celebrate ...
Happier cows and people: how AjiPro®-L boosts milk production
Cow’s milk. We pour it over our morning bowl of cereal. We add it to our tea or coffee. It goes into pancakes, waffles and ...
Making the inedible edible to expand global food supply
If you like to cook from scratch, you’ve probably noticed how much gets thrown away. Stems, seeds, leaves, skin—all end up in the rubbish bin ...
Sustainable sourcing: skipjack tuna for future generations
Grilled, seared, fried, or canned, skipjack tuna is enjoyed worldwide in myriad ways. But perhaps nowhere does it play a more fundamental culinary role than ...
Starting over: reprogramming cells in regenerative medicine
Dr. Shinya Yamanaka began his career as an orthopedic surgeon but realized that even talented surgeons could not cure intractable diseases. Experience seeing patients with ...
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