Ajinomoto Istanbul has continued to expand in Türkiye since beginning operations in 2011, strengthening its presence through strategic investments and trusted local brands. With Bizim Mutfak, the company leads the soup, bouillon, mix and dessert categories, while Kemal Kükrer stands as one of Türkiye’s most established names in vinegar and sauce production. Operating across 34,000 m² with two modern factories in İzmir and Eskişehir, Ajinomoto Istanbul runs 26 production lines, manufactures wide portfolio of products and exports to 32 countries. As part of the globally renowned Ajinomoto Group, founded in Japan in 1909, the company benefits from world-class R&D and advanced food technologies. Ajinomoto views Türkiye as one of its “Rising Stars,” aiming to position the country as a regional production hub for the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Ajinomoto Istanbul continues to develop new products tailored to regional tastes, leveraging the Group’s expertise to elevate nutrition and flavor.