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USA: Ajinomoto takes majority stake in More Than Gourmet

August 27, 2019
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Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Ajinomoto, the US seasonings firm, has announced it has taken a 50.1% equity stake in More Than Gourmet (MTG), a US saucemaker, via a strategic partnership with its consolidated subsidiary Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America. Most famous for its demi-glace French-style sauce concentrates sold in both retail and foodservice channels, More Than Gourmet has also been marketing the Kitchen Accomplice brand of broths and burger seasonings since 2013. It operates a …

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Malysia: Ajinomoto to invest in halal foods plant

August 15, 2019
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

The Malaysian division of Japanese seasoning firms Ajinomoto is set to invest 355 million MYR ($84.62 million) to build a new production plant for halal foods on a plot of land located in Seremban, in Negeri Sembilan, according to a report in The Edge Markets. The company is said to have recently acquired the freehold plot for 86.1 million MYR ($20.5 million). Commenting on the move, Ajiinomoto is quoted as …

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Japan: Ajinomoto to build new $180 million soup factory

December 11, 2018
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Ajinomoto, the Japan-based seasonings and ready meals firm, has announced plans to construct a new plant to manufacture soup and other products at its Kawasaki site at a cost of 20 billion JPY ($180 million). The company said the new plant was part of a strategy that includes the restructuring of the value chain of its Japan Food Products business, and will achieve flexible production capabilities and high productivity (about double current levels) …

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USA: Ajinomoto to acquire Circle Foods

March 16, 2018
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Food, North America, Products

Ajinmoto, the leading Japanese food producer, is to acquire the Circle Foods business from US meat company Tyson Foods, Just Food reports. “Tyson Foods has entered an agreement with Ajinomoto Windsor to sell our Circle Foods operations. We anticipate this transaction to be completed this spring, and are working with Ajinomoto Windsor on a transition plan for operations”, the company is quoted as saying. “Our primary focus will be to …

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Japan: Ajinomoto to develop new consolidated R&D centre

December 11, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

International food manufacturer Ajinomoto has announced plans to introduce a new facility that will consolidate the R&D functions of its group companies  Ajinomoto Frozen Foods, Knorr Foods and Ajinomoto AGF “to promote further creation of high-value-added products and to reinforce the structure of the Japan Food Products business”. The new facility is being built with an investment of approximately ¥6 billion ($53 million) and will be constructed on the site …

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Turkey: Ajinomoto takes full ownership of Kukre Gida

August 31, 2017
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ajinomoto, one of Japan’s largest food makers, has signed a deal to fully acquire its partner in Turkey, Kukre Gida, which is the parent company of food brand Kemal Kukrer. Ajinomoto first took a 50% stake in the company in 2013 and has now signed a new deal to acquire the remaining stake for $51.36 million. The firm said it aimed to strengthen its local portfolio for long-term growth. Ajinomoto has been …

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India: Ajinomoto enters powdered drinks market

August 16, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Products

International seasoning and food firm Ajinomoto has revealed plans to enter India’s instant drinks market with the launch of powdered tea and coffee products. Under the plans, the company will begin selling its Blendy brand outside Japan for the first time after acquiring the trademark rights for Blendy in November 2016. The launch will be carried out through Ajinomoto’s affiliate Ajinomoto India Private and will see Blendy 3 in 1 …

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Japan: Ajinomoto buys Labeyrie Traiteur Surgeles for €21 million

July 27, 2017
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Asia Pacific, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

International seasoning and food firm Ajinomoto has announced the acquisition of French frozen food maker Labeyrie Traiteur Surgeles  (LTS) through Ajinomoto’s consolidated subsidiary Ajinomoto Foods Europe for €21 million ($24.1 million). The acquisition, made under an agreement between Ajinomoto and LTS’s parent company Labeyrie Fine Foods, is aimed at enabling Ajinomoto to expand its business platform of frozen foods in France “by combining LTS’s production base and market reach in the home-use …

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France: Ajinomoto debuts in France

May 11, 2017
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution, Retail

Japanese food manufacturer Ajinomoto has debuted in France, as it seeks to initiate an expansion into Europe. A line of frozen ready meals is being listed by French multinational retailer Carrefour “to establish a sales channel in France and offer a full product lineup”, according to the manufacturer. Eight varieties of frozen Japanese foods including Gyoza (Dumplings) and Karaage (Fried Chicken) were launched in April priced at between €3.95 ($4.32) and …

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Turkey: Ajinomoto to acquire Bizim Mutfak owner Orgen

November 18, 2016
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Europe, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions

International seasoning and food firm Ajinomoto has announced it will acquire Turkish food manufacturer Orgen, including the Bizim Mutfak brand, to strengthen and expand its business in Turkey. Ajinomoto is set to acquire all outstanding shares for 220 million TRY ($66.2 million) by March 2017, including the four main business sectors of stock, powder soup, cooking sauce and powder desserts, all of which come under the Bizim Mutfak brand. Orgen is …

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South Africa: Ajinomoto purchases 33% of Promasidor

November 14, 2016
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Food, Middle East & Africa, Products

Japanese food manufacturer Ajinomoto has outbid PepsiCo to buy a 33% stake in South African firm Promasidor for $532 million, according to a Reuters report. Promasidor sells powdered milk and drinks, dairy products and cereal and is mainly active in Nigeria, Algeria, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. The deal reported to be agreed with Ajinomoto would value the whole firm at $1.6 billion. Ajinomoto is a food …

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Thailand: Ajinomoto invests $23 million to increase production capacity

September 9, 2016
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Asia Pacific, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

International seasonings and food manufacturer Ajinomoto has announced that its subsidiary Ajinomoto Thailand is to invest 800 million THB ($23.1 million) to “meet growing demand for flavor seasonings in Thailand”. According to Ajinomoto, the expansion is expected to increase the production capacity of Ros Dee, a flavour seasoning, by approximately 40%, by automating the packaging process at its Nong Khae Factory in Saraburi Province. It is also said that the …

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Brazil: Ajinomoto sells stake in Nissin-Ajinomoto

September 2, 2015
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Asia Pacific, Food, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Seasonings firm Ajinomoto has announced that it sold its stake in Nissin-Ajinomoto Alimentos, a Brazilian joint venture established between itself and fellow Japanese firm Nissin, to Nissin Foods Holdings. The sale of the 50% stake, which is reportedly valued at R$1 billion ($270 million), is set to be concluded by the 30th October 2015. According to sources, the move means Nissin-Ajinomoto will now become the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nissin Holdings. …

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Helping salad keep its crunch

November 17, 2014
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Innovations

The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 17th November 2014: This week, Gama looks at a new format in the salad dressings category targeting busy female professionals – Ajinomoto Toss Sala Salad Dressing Powder. New to consumers in Japan, Ajinomoto Toss Sala Salad Dressing Powder is an alternative to traditional liquid salad dressings aimed primarily at lunch hour meals. The product comes as a blend of dry ingredients …

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Japan: Windsor Quality Holdings to be acquired by Ajinomoto

September 12, 2014
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Asia Pacific, Food

Ajinomoto North America, a consolidated subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Windsor Quality Holdings for approximately $800 million. According to a press release , the acquisition is designed to help the company to become the clear number one manufacturer of Asian/Ethnic food products in the surging Asian category of the North American frozen food market. By using Windsor’ s strong distribution network, Ajinomoto Co. plans …

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