Ajinomoto Philippines Marks a Milestone with Tarlac Factory Construction

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is moving forward with the development of its third factory located in TARI Estate - Tarlac City’s newest and future-ready industrial anchored mixed-use estate. APC recently conducted a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off the construction project, approximately worth Php 9.1 billion in total capital investment.

CCT Constructors Corporation President Kaname Futaki; Aboitiz Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land President and CEO Rafael Fernandez de Mesa; Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation President Daizaburo Koga; and Senior Vice President Makoto Tanabe, who together led the groundbreaking ceremony.

The soon to rise facility marks a pivotal expansion for APC as it scales up operations to meet the evolving needs of Filipino consumers. It’s a significant step in strengthening the company’s market presence in the Philippines, spanning more than 60 years. The factory is positioned to enhance production capacity, efficiently improve supply chain, and support the company’s broader goal of delivering high-quality and accessible food products.

According to APC President Daizaburo Koga, “The development of a third factory reflects our long-term commitment to innovation in the Philippine Food industry and the communities we serve. It’s also part of our continuing effort to fulfill our founding purpose to help Filipinos ‘Eat Well, Live Well’. We are strengthening our capability to consistently deliver high-quality flavored seasoning, cooking sauces, and breading mixes that enable Filipinos to experience the joy of cooking delicious, nutritious and affordable meals.”

Overall, APC’s move to build a third factory aligns with the Ajinomoto Group’s 2030 global goal of extending the healthy life expectancy of one billion people and reducing environmental impact by 50% in 2030.

The groundbreaking of APC’s Tarlac factory was supported by its development partners, Aboitiz Economic Estates, the developer of TARI Estate, and CCT Constructors Corporation.

During the event, Aboitiz Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land President and CEO Rafael Fernandez de Mesa said, "We congratulate Ajinomoto Philippines on this important milestone and thank them for their continued trust and partnership.”

CCT President Kaname Futaki also expressed that, “As the construction partner for this milestone mixed-use development, CCT leverages its proven track record in delivering high-quality commercial projects, combined with its specialized knowledge of Japanese construction methodologies.”

Targeted to be fully operational by April 2028, APC’s Tarlac factory will produce some of its well-loved products such as AJI-GINISA®, Crispy Fry®, and Sarsaya®.