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Since then, the company has grown into a global food and science organization built around its core purpose: to contribute to the wellbeing of all human beings, our society, and our planet with its cutting-edge‘ AminoScience’. Today, Ajinomoto continues to bring together great taste and quality – blending culinary tradition with innovation – with its vast range of convenient frozen meals and expertly-crafted seasonings.
From its internal operations to research and development processes, Ajinomoto is a deeply science-driven organization. With approximately 1700 researchers in R & D worldwide, approximately 500 of whom hold PhDs, the company’ s innovation combines science, culinary expertise, and manufacturing technology to translate authentic cooking techniques into scalable food production. The organization’ s aforementioned‘ AminoScience’ is representative of its deep research and expertise in amino acids and how they contribute to taste, nutrition, and health. Ajinomoto has cultivated a highperformance culture of excellence that extends beyond the oceans. Ajinomoto’ s North American business, in particular, has firmly established itself as a leader in delicious frozen foods, bringing joy, peace of mind, and connection to the everyday moments that matter most. Presently, the company’ s portfolio encompasses four consumer brands, eight foodservice brands, and two exclusive sauce and seasoning brands.
One team, one spirit
As a purpose-driven organization, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.( AFNA) has grown primarily through strategic acquisitions. The company first established its presence in the US by acquiring a small manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon, and has since continued to grow and flourish. A major milestone came in 2014 with the acquisition of Windsor Foods, formerly known as Windsor Quality Holdings, LP, which significantly expanded the business
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