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    Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North

    Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. delivers science-driven, amino acid-based solutions for food, wellness, and personal care, advancing health and innovation across industries.

    Company Overview

    Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., a global leader in amino acid research, development, and manufacturing. The company specializes in creating high-quality, customized amino acid products for food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, sports nutrition, animal nutrition, health and beauty, and specialty care markets. It operates as part of a larger international group with a strong focus on purity, compliance, and tailored solutions for business partners.

    Key Metrics

    500

    Import Shipments

    8

    Distribution Centers

    285.0M

    Annual Revenue

    1917 (first American office established; parent company founded 1909)

    Founded

    Company Profile

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    Markets Served

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    Ownership Structure

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    Sales Channels

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    Recent Developments

    Likely recent activities include advancing amino acid-based innovations for health and wellness, expanding customized product offerings, and strengthening supply chain resilience in response to global demand for functional ingredients.

    Strategic Expansion

    Launch of new amino acid-based formulations for sports nutrition and medical foods.

    Market Expansion

    Strategic efforts to expand market presence and reach new customer segments.

    Technology Adoption

    Implementation of advanced technologies to improve service delivery and customer experience.

    Business Information

    Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. leverages global expertise in amino acid science (“AminoScience”) to provide innovative, high-impact solutions for manufacturers and consumers. The company is committed to purity, customization, and regulatory compliance, offering products that can be blended, packaged, and labeled to exact customer specifications. Its operations span food ingredients, wellness, personal care, and more, supporting healthier lifestyles through advanced nutrition. As part of the Ajinomoto Group, it benefits from a robust manufacturing, supply, and distribution network.

    Headquarters

    Itasca, Illinois, USA (250 E Devon Ave, Itasca, IL 60143)

    Founded

    1917 (first American office established; parent company founded 1909)

    Stock Symbol

    Private company (subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., which is publicly traded in Japan)