Corporate Partnerships
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
In March 2006, we entered into our first collaborative agreement with Ajinomoto, a market leader in food and culinary products with particular expertise in Asia. Ajinomoto is one of the world's top amino acids and food products manufacturers and is renowned for its technology and the quality of its products. Under the terms of the agreement, during the three-year collaborative period Senomyx will work with Ajinomoto on the discovery and development of novel flavor ingredients in the soup, sauce and culinary aids, noodle, and bouillon product categories within Japan, China, and other Asian markets. The agreement was expanded in April 2007 to include include the additional territories of the United States and Canada.
Senomyx and Ajinomoto entered into an additional agreement in October 2006. During the three-year collaborative period, the companies will work together on the discovery and development of specific natural flavor ingredients. The agreement also covers exclusive worldwide commercialization of these specified new flavor ingredients in all product categories.