Click the play button below for an interview with Michael Grenner at Supplier's DayCompany ProfileAjinomoto U.S.A., Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. With annual sales of $10 billion worldwide, the Tokyo-based amino acid powerhouse is one of East Asia?s most well-known and respected brands. Ajinomoto is an unrivaled leader in amino acid R&D and production and has more than 800 scientists, doctors, pharmacists and technicians working in 23 countries around the world. And manufacturing and marketing a diverse range of products, Ajinomoto is a leading producer of amino acid-based specialty chemical ingredients for the cosmetics and toiletries industries. MAJOR MARKETS:Personal Care Toiletries Cosmetics Oral Care Pharmaceuticals MAJOR PRODUCTS:Amino acids Amino acid derivatives (humectants, surfactants, emollients, gelling agents, functional powders)