Ajinomoto (味の素株式会社) is a food and chemical company that produces seasonings, cooking oils, TV dinners, sweeteners, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals. Its segments include Japan food products, international food products, life support, and healthcare. The Japan food products segment offers seasonings and processed foods, frozen foods, and coffee products. The international food products segment offers seasonings and processed foods, frozen foods, umami seasonings for processed food manufacturers, and sweeteners. The life support segment offers animal nutrition and specialty chemicals. The healthcare segment offers amino acids for intravenous drip, anti-cancer drugs, autoimmune disease drugs, pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients for anti-aids drugs, agrochemical surfactants, and natural extracts. Its other business includes the business tie-ups, the packaging business, the logistics business, etc.