Japanese ingredients company Ajinomoto is set to strengthen its presence in Russia with sales of frozen gyoza products, primarily to Japanese restaurants in the country.
Frozen Vegetable Gyoza will be manufactured by Ajinomoto Frozen Foods (Thailand), Ajinomoto Group and imported and sold by OOO Ajinomoto.
The company plans to sell the product in Moscow and Saint Petersburg cities where about 75% of the Japanese restaurants are located.
By 2016, Ajinomoto aims to generate revenues of JPY600m from food products business in Russia.
As part of its 2014-2016 Medium-Term Management Plan, the company aims to become a 'Genuine Global Specialty Company.'
Established in 2004, OOO Ajinomoto sells food products and amino acid-related products in Russia.
Ajinomoto is a global manufacturer of seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
