KUALA LUMPUR: Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (AMB) was established in 1961 and has since grown into a dynamic food and seasoning manufacturer, marketing diverse brand names that are trusted by Malaysians for decades.
In fact, Aji-No-Moto®️ Umami seasoning has become an indispensable item in almost every household.
AMB is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices, embodying its profound respect for people, society and the planet while progressing robustly as a business entity.
PROMOTING BETTER HEALTH AND LIFE
With sustainability at the heart of its operations, AMB's sustainability strategy is guided by the Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value, which represents its commitment to co-create social and economic value with its stakeholders in pursuing its slogan "Eat Well, Live Well".
AMB is focused on contributing to the wellbeing of all people, society and planet by promoting better health and life, and environmental sustainability.
The company is driven by its approach to nutrition, 'Nutrition Without Compromise', which aims to help people live a healthier life by promoting nutritious food with delicious taste, easy accessibility, and respect for local culture and way of life.
Throughout the years, AMB has organised a series of health initiatives nationwide such as the "Smart Salt" campaign to promote less salt consumption.
This was conducted through on-ground events, digital marketing, factory tour, culinary activities and more.
Another project, the sports school project, was launched to increase nutritional awareness and cultivate healthy eating habits among student athletes for their highest achievement in sports.
AMB also collaborated with scientific associations and authorities to promote community health by participating in Nutrition Month Malaysia annually.
It also works with its business partners in food manufacturing to promote healthier food choices through AMB's industrial products.
ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
As a responsible corporate citizen, AMB strives to incorporate best practices in its business to minimise its environmental footprint, contribute purposefully to local communities and engage with stakeholders ethically.
Its environmental pillar emphasises the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources, and encourages operations with environmental preservation initiatives like reducing greenhousee gas emissions, promoting the usage of renewable energy and pursuing zero plastic waste in its green-certified factory, which has a silver rating by the Malaysia Green Building Index.