Shaping the Future of Food and Health: Ajinomoto Global President and CEO Taro Fujie visits Manila, Philippines

“2030 is closer than we all think it is, but it is my great honor to share with you, that we, in the whole of Ajinomoto Group, will remain as enthusiastic as we are now, to achieve what needs to be achieved for the betterment of our society, and all of us in this world, and that we share every milestone with you, as our companions in this journey. It is my pleasure, and a great honor, to meet you all today, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation. I am indeed certain that you will continue to cultivate an environment where employees remain diverse, highly motivated, and engaged, as you are our essential and greatest intangible assets.” ~Mr. Taro Fujie, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. President and CEO

(L-R) Hironori Aoki, Director for Sales, Marketing and Public Relations of Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC), Taro Fujie, President and CEO of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Koichi Ozaki, President of APC and Ernie Carlos, Chief Sustainability Officer of APC.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc., along with the rest of the Ajinomoto Group, continues to work toward a healthier and more sustainable future, with concrete plans in place through 2030 to promote environmental health and human wellness. The global company aims to address critical food and health issues while increasing customer value and promoting a healthy lifestyle, resulting in a one billion-person global life expectancy increase. 

The leadership by example of Ajinomoto's President and CEO, Mr. Taro Fujie, who visited the Philippines and held a media forum in Quezon City, demonstrates the company's commitment to a healthier future for all. During the discussion, Mr. Taro provided an overview of the Ajinomoto Group's medium-term ASV management and 2030 Strategic Roadmap.

During his speech, Mr. Taro Fujie reiterated Ajinomoto's core purpose, which is to use "AminoScience" to benefit all humans, our society, and our planet. Ajinomoto's goal is to reduce our environmental impact by 50%, regenerate our environment, and help one billion people live longer lives through better health and life. True to Ajinomoto's corporate slogan, Eat Well, Live Well, Mr. Taro Fujie explains that the company has been relentless in living up to its ways, such as creating new value, championing the pioneer spirit, and engaging in social contribution, all of which ultimately value people, not just customers. All of these efforts date back to the company's inception, when Ajinomoto promoted management that co-creates social and economic value through its business, a concept known as ASV, or the Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value.

Mr. Taro Fujie has also set the Ajinomoto Group's expectations for Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC), which he believes APC will meet to the best of its abilities. APC is expected to continue contributing to the resolution of social issues for the well-being of Filipinos, society, and the planet through initiatives led by the ASV, while also diversifying its business, moving from seasonings to frozen foods, supplements, and more in the future. 

Earlier during the day, Mr. Taro Fujie and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte engaged in an exchange where outlooks focused on sustainability and community development through co-creating a greener tomorrow, through the Saricycle Program of APC. Mr. Taro Fujie was also able to engage in a first-hand experience as he visited one of the participating sari-sari stores in Feria Road Old Balara, Quezon City. 

Innovative strategies and collaborations pave the way for a more sustainable future. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation recently collaborated with various stakeholders, including the Local Government of Quezon City and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies (BEST), to launch the SariCycle Program. The program is APC Group's flagship plastic collection drive, focusing on sari-sari stores and market stalls. It incentivizes them to collect Single Use Plastics (SUPs) or Flexible Plastics from their customers, which the store owner can exchange for Environmental Points (EPs), which are equivalent to cash for participating merchants. APC also collaborated with ACEN Res to run its Bulacan factory on 100% renewable energy, with the goal of reducing its environmental impact. 

Innovative strategies and collaborations lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future. Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation recently launched the SariCycle Program in partnership with a number of stakeholders, including the Quezon City Local Government and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies (BEST). The program is the APC Group's flagship plastic collection initiative, focusing on sari-sari stores and market stalls. It encourages them to collect Single Use Plastics (SUPs) or Flexible Plastics from their customers, which the store owner can redeem for Environmental Points (EPs), which are equivalent to cash for participating merchants. APC also collaborated with ACEN Res to run its Bulacan factory entirely on renewable energy, thereby reducing its environmental impact. 

The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 36 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2021, sales were 1.1149 trillion yen (8.73 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.