Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Condiments are often the way consumers explore unfamiliar flavors and cuisines, giving product developers expansive opportunities for innovation.  In her role, Senior Specialist, Strategic Innovation & Innovation Marketing, Mimi Reimers, leads our unique approach to innovation through holistic understanding of consumers. Mimi shared what themes she is seeing in the industry with Jeff Gelski at Food Business News and how Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. can enable developers to innovate in this rapidly growing space while meeting challenges like nutrition and cost optimization.  Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gb5x-VAf #Ajinomoto #AHN #Innoation #FlavorRenovation

We are proud to announce our sponsorship of LabCentral, a premier biotech startup launchpad in Greater Boston! This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and scientific advancement. LabCentral provides startups with the resources and community needed to turn breakthrough ideas into viable solutions. The Ajinomoto Group’s sponsorship will enhance LabCentral’s ability to support promising ventures in areas such as gene and cell therapy, drug discovery, and other transformative life sciences fields. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eArtJdns #Ajinomoto #Biotechnology #Innovation #LabCentral #LifeSciences #Collaboration #AminoScience

We hosted our inaugural pitch competition, Next Generation Taste & Texture Technologies (NGT3), on February 5th awarding three start-ups with cash prizes, along with exclusive access to our team of experts for the first-place winner.  Through this pitch event, we sought to highlight entrepreneurs developing new functional proteins, flavor compounds, enzyme systems, and next-generation sweeteners from around the world. Cellibre, The Protein Brewery, and MeliBio were our third, second, and first-place winners, respectively. MeliBio utilizes plant science and precision fermentation to produce honey and other bee products without bees. Their first product, Mellody plant-based honey, is now available nationwide. Many thanks to our other finalists Alcheme Bio, Tasteomics, EQUII, and our esteemed judges. To learn more about NGT3 please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghmdURvM #NGT3 #AHN #Ajinomoto #Innovation #StartupChallenge #FoodandBeverageStartups

As pioneers in sodium reduction, we use our centuries of expertise to innovate alongside our customers today. Our SaltAnswer™ portfolio is expanding to include four new solutions that reduce sodium across categories including soups, dressings, sauces, and snacks. Explore the latest additions: https://lnkd.in/eMt-kjPB #AHN #Ajinomoto #Innovation #Renovation #SodiumReduction

On February 5th, we hosted our inaugural pitch competition, Next Generation Taste & Texture Technologies (NGT3), at our Itasca headquarters. We received over two dozen applications from around the world, with six finalists joining us to present their ideas to an esteemed panel of judges. To learn more about the event and our innovation platform, read the article from Ryan Daily of FoodNavigator linked here: https://lnkd.in/gEsHKUxg #Ajinomoto #NGT3 #AHN #Innovation #StartupChallenge #FoodandBeverageStartups

Our scientists have unraveled the mysteries of kokumi, a taste sensation that enhances the richness, body, and complexity of flavors. Kokumi substances, such as glutathione, found in garlic and onions, make foods taste, smell, and feel better by enhancing not only umami but also salty and sweet flavors. This innovative research is revolutionizing how we experience food by improving the mouthfeel of low-fat, low-sugar, and plant-based products, and enhancing the savory notes in your favorite dishes. Our team members recently experienced true kokumi and umami in a company-wide chili cookoff across all of our locations, and the results were impressive and flavorful. Check out the images below to see the highlights of this event. #Kokumi #FlavorInnovation #AjinomotoHealthandNutrition #FoodScience

In honor of World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, we’re sharing facts and important information about wetlands to raise awareness of their significance. We began our wetland restoration project last year, and through our commitment to sustainability and conservation, we restored over 130 acres of cropland along the Des Moines River near our facility in Eddyville, Iowa. In recognition of the vital role wetlands play in our global ecosystem, we are sharing below some interesting facts about these remarkable environments: Learn more about our wetlands here: https://lnkd.in/gVkvTn2V #WetlandsWeek #Sustainability #AHN #Ajinomoto #WildlifeConservation #WetlandsRestoration #Community #WorldWetlandsDay

On February 1st, we recognize and celebrate the beginning of Black History Month, which runs throughout February. During Black History Month, we applaud Black Americans' achievements and successes, both past and present, and acknowledge the impactful role that Black individuals have in U.S. history. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #AHN

Only one week left until the final round of our inaugural startup challenge, Next Generation Taste & Texture Technologies (NGT3). After reviewing dozens of applications from around the world, we invited 10 finalists to pitch their next-generation food and beverage ideas for a chance to win monetary prizes. The first prize winner will also receive exclusive mentorship from experts within our organization. Our finalists will make an in-person speed pitch to a panel of industry experts, Robert Sobel, Laurette Rondenet, Manleen Rajput, Mike Brennan, and Maximilian Von Poelnitz, who we’re excited to highlight below. For more information on NGT3 visit http://www.nextgen3.eco/ #AHN #Ajinomoto #NGT3 #Innovation #StartupChallenge #FoodandBeverageStartups

In the early 1900’s, Dr. Kikunae Ikeda wanted to understand the savory flavor in dashi cooking stock – a core element of Japanese cuisine. It was this insatiable curiosity that led to the discovery of umami, the fifth taste, and ultimately the founding of Ajinomoto Co. Today, that same pioneering spirit is the driving force behind our innovation to meet modern challenges including a portfolio to reduce sodium across categories. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMt-kjPB #AHN #Ajinomoto #Innovation #Renovation #SodiumReduction