Kellogg and Ajinomoto Form Global R&D Alliance
Kellogg and Ajinomoto Company of Japan have formed a global R&D alliance to jointly develop health and nutrition products for consumers. Under the agreement, the two companies initially plan to focus on developing products that deliver benefits in the areas of weight management, sugar reduction, and sodium reduction. Ajinomoto has an extensive portfolio of ingredients which meet these opportunities including capsiate1 and monatin2.
Kellogg, the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading manufacturer of convenience foods, offers numerous products with health appeal around the world, including Kellogg’s Special K and other breakfast cereals. Ajinomoto is well known for its development of new technologies and ingredients, with its base in food products, amino acids and pharmaceuticals. Ajinomoto is the sole distributor of Kellogg products in Japan.
