Established on December 17, 1925, The mission is to contribute to the world's food and wellness, and to better lives for the future. Since its founding, the Ajinomoto Group has been consistently engaging in initiatives to resolve social issues through its business. By improving economic value through the creation of shared value with society and local communities, these initiatives have contributed to the Group's growth. These kinds of initiatives have been named ASV (The Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value). That is our promise to our customers.