Aboitiz Group’s industrial park unit said on the 27th that Ajinomoto has started construction of a new plant at the TARI industrial park it operates in Tarlac province, north of Metro Manila. The facility is expected to reach full operation by April 2028.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held locally on the 22nd. Ajinomoto will invest about 9.1 billion pesos (about 23.8 billion yen) to build the plant on a 16-hectare site. The new facility will handle manufacturing and packaging of locally popular products including the flavor seasoning “AJI GINISA” and chicken powder “Crispy Fry.”
Aboitiz Economic Estates, which develops and operates the TARI industrial park, said a combination of proximity to demand centers, supply-chain responsiveness and room to expand has become decisive for manufacturers choosing new production bases. It added that Central Luzon, including Tarlac, is strengthening its position as a leading industrial base that could replace the existing manufacturing cluster in the Calabarzon (Southern Tagalog A) region.
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