Ajinomoto Co., Inc is well known for its product AJI-NO-MOTO, a flavor enhancer that was discovered in 1908. Today, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has diversified its business and is expanded as an internationally recognized brand in the food industry. Operating under the umbrella of Ajinomoto Co., Inc, AJINOMOTO ANIMAL NUTRITION GROUP specializes in the field of feed use amino acids. AJINOMOTO ANIMAL NUTRITION GROUP is one of the leading producers of feed us L-Lysine with a market share of about 35%. With six production plants and sales office around the world, we are able to handle a wide variety of raw materials through a production and marketing network that is closely attuned to market needs. We have thus established a business structure that is largely insulated from the effects of changes in the market environment, and are building a competitive cost structure that is unmatched by any other company. Growth prospects are bright in this market, and Ajinomoto will continue making active financial investments to efficiently increase production capacity. The following companies are in the AJINOMOTO ANIMAL NUTRITION group. *AJINOMOTO BIOITALIA S.p.A. (Italy) *Ajinomoto Biolatina Industria e Comercio Ltda. (Brazil) *AJINOMOTO CO., (THAILAND) Ltd. (Thailand) *AJINOMOTO EUROLYSINE (France) *CHUANHUA AJINOMOTO CO., Ltd. (China) *Ajinomoto Heartland, Inc. (U.S.A)