Ajinomoto Co. is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto Co. has contributed to food culture and human health through wide-ranging application of amino acid technologies. Today, the company is becoming increasingly involved with solutions for improved food resources, human health and global sustainability. Founded in 1909 and now operating in 26 countries, Ajinomoto Co. had net sales of JPY 1,197.3 billion (USD 15.1 billion) in fiscal 2011. The Ajinomoto Group Standards of Business Conduct (hereinafter the "Standards of Conduct") describe the conduct that every member of the Ajinomoto Group must understand and practice every day in order to implement the Ajinomoto Group Philosophy in accordance with the Ajinomoto Group Way. The Standards of Conduct also represent the commitments made to all stakeholders by Ajinomoto Group companies. Ajinomoto aim to be "a group of companies that contributes to human health globally" by continually creating unique value to benefit customers. To become a global group of food companies centered on the world's No. 1 seasoning business. To become a global group of aminoscience companies that contributes to humankind with the world's No. 1 amino acid technology. To become a group of health-promoting companies with a scientific approach to good taste and health.

CJ CheilJedang is a core subsidiary in charge of the food and bioengineering business Unit of the CJ Group. It has led the development of the Korean food industry for the past 60 years, and contributed to the development of the bioengineering industry as the nation’s top food originated company. After being launched in 1953 as a food ingredient company, continuously extended its business to processed foods. In 2007, CJ CheilJedang divided out as a subsidiary company to concentrate on the food and bioengineering business.

Degussa AG is the world's third largest producer of precious metals. The company operates three divisions; precious metals and banking, which is involved in precious metals trading, production of precious metals and the manufacture of precious metal compounds and products in addition to operating its own bank, 'Degussa Bank', which is a universal bank providing traditional banking services. Chemical products is the second division and is involved in manufacturing fine and special chemicals, rubbers, pigments and chemical catalysts. The third and final division, health and nutrition is involved in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, dental chemicals and fodder additives. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, other European countries, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.

Degussa-Hüls AG manufactures and supplies chemical products. It produces industrial chemicals, creavis, iron metal producer, specialty polymers, advanced fillers, performance materials, specialty chemistry, iron and hardening. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in Hanau, Germany.

Amino GmbH produces amino acids and pharmaceutical additives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Frellstedt, Germany.

Paik Kwang Industrial Co., Ltd. engages in the production and sale of inorganic chemical products. It operates through the following businesses: Chlor-Akali (CA) Production and Food. The CA Production business manufactures caustic soda, liquid chlorine, synthetic hydrochloride and sodium hypochlorite. The Food business offers sorbitol PS01, PS02 and PS03. The company was founded on November 25, 1954 and is headquartered in Gunsan-si, South Korea.

Xinjiang Plum Amino Acid Co., Ltd., established on 2011-01-28, Business scope includes MSG[sodium glutamate(99%)],food additives,condiment,starch,Protein powder and starch by-products,Production and processing of amino acid series products,Sales;Grain purchase and sale;General goods and technology import and export;Compound Fertilizer Production,Sales;Liquid anhydrous ammonia and by-product liquid nitrogen,liquid argon,liquid oxygen,Production and sales of xanthan gum;Organic Fertilizer,soil conditioner,compound fertilizer,water soluble fertilizer,Bio-organic fertilizer production,processing,Sales.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

The Group's principal activity is to produce pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Pharmaceuticals; Bio chemical; Chemicals; Food and Other. Pharmaceuticals include ethical drugs, bulk pharmaceuticals and biological research. Bio chemicals deal with biochemical diagnostic reagents, animal health products, agrochemicals and fertilizers. Chemicals includes solvents, plasticizes and their raw materials, detergent raw materials and specialty chemicals. Food includes alcoholic beverages, alcohol, seasonings, confectionery, baking ingredients and processed foods. Others include wholesale, commodity distribution and installation of facilities.

BASF AB supplies raw materials to paper, chemicals, and construction industries. Its products include construction chemical, crop protection products, dispersions and pigments, plastics, polyurethane systems and coating products. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden.

CJ Corporation (Korean: 씨제이㈜) is a South Korean conglomerate holding company headquartered in Seoul. It comprises numerous businesses in various industries of food and food service, pharmaceutics and biotechnology, entertainment and media, home shopping and logistics. CJ Group was originally a branch of Samsung until it separated in the 1990s.

Evonik Operations GmbH manufactures specialty chemicals. The company was founded on August 23, 2000 and is headquartered in Weatherford, TX.

Wuxi Jinghai Amino Acid Co. Ltd. is a private company headquartered in China. The firm manufactures and exports amino acids.

Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth which was founded for the New Earth 21 Program launched by the government Japan.

Daesang Corp. engages in the food business. It operates through the Food and Ingredient Business segments. The Food Business include general food, ingredients distribution, food research, and center for food safety. The Ingredient Business includes starch and sweetener, bio, lysine, and ingredient research. The company was founded on January 31, 1956 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Tongliao Meihua Biotechnology Co., Ltd. engages in maize processing and provides food products. Its products include MSG, corn gluten meal, mycoprotein, seedcake, corn hull, and refined organic fertilizer. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Bazhou, China.

Wuhan Grand Hoyo Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, and manufacture of the amino acids and their derivatives. Its business scope includes pharmaceutical production; production and sale of food additives; production and sale of feed and feed additives; technology and product development, research, and technical services of bioengineering, new materials, and electronic information; and manufacture and sales of developed product. The company was founded on April 13m 2000 and is headquartered in Wuhan, China.Its products includes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (APIs), L-Cysteine and its derivatives, L-Arginine and its derivatives, L-amino acids, Acetyl amino acids, and compound salts of amino acids. The company was founded on April 13m 2000 and is headquartered in Wuhan, China.

Jilin Plum Amino Acid Co., Ltd., established on 2017-08-21, Business scope includes monosodium glutamate monosodium glutamate99%,food additives,condiment,starch,Protein powder and starch by-products,Production and processing of amino acid series products,Sales;Grain Purchase;General goods and technology import and export;Compound Fertilizer Production,Sales;Production and sales of xanthan gum;organic fertilizer,soil conditioner,compound fertilizer,water soluble fertilizer,Bio-organic fertilizer production,processing,Sales;Pharmaceutical Intermediates(Adenosine)production and sales of;Production and sales of by-product ammonium sulfate;Mechanical equipment maintenance,lease;Labor Consulting Service;fly ash,Slag sales;MSG residue,Nucleotide residue production,Sales;Coal distribution;Corn purchase and sale;Liquid anhydrous ammonia and by-products,liquid nitrogen,liquid argon,Liquid oxygen production and sales;Warehousing Services(Excluding hazardous chemicals).(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments).