Brussels, 24 May 2023 - EuropaBio is pleased to announce that Ajinomoto Europe has joined as a corporate member.

The Ajinomoto Group is a leading global food and bioscience company committed to improving the health and well-being of people through its know-how in “AminoScience”. With a diverse portfolio covering amino acids, specialty chemicals, food ingredients and consumer food products, the Ajinomoto Group combines innovation and sustainability to address diverse consumer needs globally. The company's mission is to contribute to significant advancements in health, nutrition, and the environment.

EuropaBio Director-General Dr. Claire Skentelbery said: “We are delighted to bring Ajinomoto into the EuropaBio community. Its membership reflects the significance of industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing for a global Europe”.

Mr. Keng Ngee Teoh, Manager for Regulatory Science and Quality Assurance of Ajinomoto Europe added: “As a science-driven company founded in Japan, we hope to contribute our knowledge and expertise to support the advancement of the bioeconomy in Europe. As the leading voice of the bioscience industry in Europe, we are confident that EuropaBio will provide us a platform to do so”.