20.10.2026

Our Purpose in Action

Within the Ajinomoto Group, our purpose guides everything we do: contributing to the well-being of all human beings, our society and our planet with “AminoScience”. To illustrate this shared vision, the Ajinomoto Group has produced a series of videos highlighting the three pillars underpinning our ‘Purpose’. Through concrete examples and initiatives, they show how our activities, commitments and innovations help to create sustainable value for people, communities and the environment.

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Human Beings

Promoting people’s wellbeing is at the heart of our mission. This video highlights how AminoScience (the science of amino acids) helps to improve quality of life by addressing challenges relating to nutrition, health and wellbeing amongst people around the world.

Our society

Our innovations play a part, often behind the scenes, in a wide range of sectors. Whether in digital technologies or advances in healthcare, this video illustrates how the Ajinomoto Group’s expertise is helping to shape a more connected, innovative and sustainable world.

Our planet

Thanks to the power of AminoScience (the science of amino acids), the Ajinomoto Group is developing solutions that help tackle environmental challenges. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to utilising fermentation by-products as part of a circular economy approach, and including innovative ingredients derived from amino acids, this video illustrates our commitment to a more sustainable future.

Behind each of these videos lies the same conviction: innovation can help us tackle the challenges of our time.

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