Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

“Eat Well. Live Well.” has guided us for over 100 years in crafting nutritious, delicious foods. As a leader in frozen foods, we offer diverse ethnic cuisines across foodservice, grocery, and more. With nine locations, 3,000 employees, and nationwide reach, we make everyday eating a happy experience.

Organisation size: Large (500 – 4999)
Sector: Food & Beverage
Website: www.ajinomotofoods.com

2026 Accolades

2025 Accolades

Submission highlights

This year’s strongest elements as indicated by our independent judges.

Leadership
Employee Voice
Culture & Purpose

Comment from the judges

Ajinomoto Foods North America delivers one of the strongest entries — a data-rich, purpose-led, and genuinely inspiring submission demonstrating people-first leadership thriving in a demanding manufacturing environment. A worthy and well-evidenced Inspiring Workplace.
Comment from the judges

AFNA demonstrates a strong commitment to its purpose, “Making Everyday Eating a Happy Experience,” which is deeply embedded in its culture and operations. The organization excels in fostering employee engagement through initiatives like My Purpose workshops, bi-monthly Purpose and Values activities, and cross-departmental collaboration, which have resulted in a 92% employee connection to company values.