Ajinomoto Indonesia

"To create seasonings that are delicious and affordable, and to transform simple and nutritious foods into tasty dishes."

Historical Journey

Ajinomoto Indonesia Group which is part of the Ajinomoto Global Group, has been present in Indonesia since 1969. Currently, Ajinomoto Indonesia has 2 factories, at Mojokerto (East Java), and Karawang (KIIC – West Java). Ajinomoto Indonesia Group consists of PT Ajinomoto Indonesia, PT Ajinomoto Sales Indonesia, and PT Ajinex International. Currently, PT Ajinomoto Sales Indonesia has 4 sales branch offices in Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar.

History of Ajinomoto

Dr. Kikunae Ikeda (Professor from the University of Tokyo) obtained a patent to produce Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) as a (savory) umami flavoring

Saburosuke Suzuki II first sold the AJI-NO-MOTO® umami seasoning. Started to be marketed on May 20,1909

PT Ajinomoto Indonesia was established in July 1969

The Mojokerto Factory was built and started local production of AJI-NO-MOTO®

MSG is re-declared as a safe food additive by US FDA

Operations of Industry Department began, and AJI-PLUS® product launched

The establishment of PT AJINEX® International

Masako® Brand launched and began to penetrate market

The establishment of PT Ajinomoto Sales Indonesia

Sajiku® brand launched and began to penetrate market

SAORI® brand launched and began to penetrate market

Establishment of HORECA Department and reinforcement of HORECA Business began

The expansion of the PLUS series for the shrimp processing industry business with the launch of EBIPLUS®

Establishment of PT Ajinomoto Indonesia Group headquarter office

Expansion of the PLUS series for the industrial business with the release of NERIPLUS® for processed fish

Dapur Umami is launched to provide delicious and nutritious recipes for Indonesian families in digital platform & cooking community activities

Mayumi® Brand launched and began to penetrate market

The Ajinomoto Karawang factory starts operations and produces Masako® brand

AJI-PLUS® EKICHO industrial product which has a delicious taste 3 times stronger than MSG is launched

DASHIPLUS® was released for the snack and processed meat industry

AMAMIPLUS® BAKSOPLUS® product launched

Establishment of AJINOMOTO BAKERY INDONESIA and frozen bread business started

Yum Yum and Delito brand launched

Birdy® brand launched and powder beverage business began

The Ajinomoto Visitor Center is present at the Ajinomoto Karawang Factory as a liaison between the Ajinomoto Indonesia Group and various communities

Launch of Ajinomoto® Gyoza for the B2B market

Industrial Products markets PILIPLUS®, a product that enhances and maintains a balance of spiciness for the industry

The Virtual Tour 360 Ajinomoto Visitor Center was officially released in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic

Contributing to environmental sustainability, AJI-NO-MOTO® paper packaging was released and earned the MURI record for the First MSG Product with Eco-Friendly Packaging

aminoVITAL®, an apple-flavored amino acid jelly drink which is the No.1 Sport Drink in Japan has been marketed in Indonesia

GARLICOPLUS®, a garlic flavored seasoning which is produced using a unique key ingredient with Ajinomoto's latest technology to enhance the taste of spices and delicacy kokumi, is officially marketed

NIKUPLUS® products were launched to support the HORECA industry

For the first time, Ajinomoto Indonesia launched terasi (traditional shrimp paste) powder product, AJINOMOTO Terasi Udang

After 35 years of presence in Indonesia, Masako® finally presents Mushroom Broth as a complement to Chicken Broth and Beef Broth.

To support society for health, Ajinomoto Indonesia released Sajiku® seasoned flour which absorbs less oil as a form of the Ajinomoto Health Provider initiative.

Ajinomoto's Horeka business released its first chicken-flavored liquid broth called KALDOPLUS®

Continuing to innovate for the culinary industry in Indonesia, Ajinomoto's Horeka Business completes its range of quality products with AJINOMOTO® Beef Powder.