Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
Food and Beverage ManufacturingIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is the North American arm of Ajinomoto, focusing on nutrition and health-related solutions within the food and beverage sector. Based in Itasca, Illinois, the company operates through four business divisions—Solutions & Ingredients, Amino Science, Wellness & Sports Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition—and two subsidiaries, More Than Gourmet, Inc. and Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc.—to deliver innovations grounded in amino acid technology. With access to Ajinomoto’s long history of science and innovation, the organization relies on an international research and development network to bring high-quality solutions to manufacturers and consumers in North America. Its activities span multiple industries, including pharmaceutical, food, foodservice, animal nutrition, nutraceuticals, sports and wellness nutrition, regenerative medicine, and personal care, where amino acid-based solutions play a central role. A notable 2024 development involves a collaboration with Shiru to develop and commercialize sweet proteins as low glycemic sweeteners for beverages and specialty products, reflecting ongoing innovation beyond traditional ingredients.