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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.


Unlocking amino acids’ potential: passion and a bit of luck

Some scientific discoveries happen by accident—think penicillin. In 1928 biologist Alexander Fleming returned to his lab from holiday to find ...

Making daily homemade meals special: just add a little umami

Meals out can give the family cook a welcome break. At times when the family can’t visit that favorite restaurant, ...

Sprinting a marathon: the pioneering technology behind today’s computer brains

Your smart phone packs the functions of a camera, AV player, game console and more into a device that slips ...

It’s not off, it’s fermented—microorganisms can preserve foods

All female mammals produce milk to nurture their young. Humans are unique in that some of us continue to consume ...

Not all black or white: global thirst for coffee encourages sustainable farming

Reading Time: 4minutes How do you like your coffee? Once, the answer might have been “black” or “with milk and ...

Busting nutrition myths: Tia Rains built her career correcting misconceptions around food

Reading Time: 4minutes Are red wine and dark chocolate good or bad? What about eggs and butter? Nutrition fads come ...

How to eat for success: program for athletes benefits everyone

“I won’t be able to jump if I put on weight.” For years, this false belief caused one top female ...

Eating habits start young: getting kids out of the classroom, onto the farm and into the kitchen

You probably remember hearing your parents say at the dinner table, “Eat your broccoli, it’s good for you!” Parents in ...

Japan’s daily cuppa: forest management fuels coffee industry

Worldwide, Japanese green tea is more popular than ever as a beverage and food flavoring. But while Japan might seem ...

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