Maruchan facts for kids
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| Industry | Food |
| Founded | March 28, 1953 (Japan) 1972 (United States) |
| Headquarters | Japan Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo United States Irvine, California |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
| Products | Maruchan Ramen Instant Lunch Yakisoba |
| Parent | Toyo Suisan (Japan) Maruchan Inc. (United States) |
Maruchan (マルちゃん, Maru-chan) is a very popular brand of instant ramen noodles. They also make cup noodles and Yakisoba. A Japanese company called Toyo Suisan from Tokyo, Japan, makes these products.
The name Maruchan is used for noodle products in Japan. It is also the name for Toyo Suisan's company in the United States, called Maruchan Inc. In 1972, Toyo Suisan started selling its products in the American market with Maruchan USA. By 1977, they built a factory in Irvine, California.
Maruchan has other factories in Richmond, Virginia, and in Bexar County, Texas. Each year, Maruchan makes over 3.6 billion packages of ramen noodle soup. Maruchan ramen is very well-known in the United States and Mexico.
The Story of Maruchan
Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. is a food company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was started on March 28, 1953. Toyo Suisan wanted to become a worldwide food company. This led them to the United States.
In 1972, they started Maruchan USA there. At first, Maruchan USA only imported and sold ramen from Japan. After five years, Maruchan built its own factory. This factory was in Irvine, California, and opened in 1977. That's when they started making Maruchan brand ramen in the U.S. Since 1977, Maruchan has grown a lot. It is now a top company in North America. Other popular instant noodle brands include Top Ramen and Sapporo Ichiban.
What Does "Maruchan" Mean?
The name Maruchan is a Japanese word. It is made of two parts: maru and chan.
- Maru means "round." Think of a ball or a happy child's face. In Japanese culture, being round can mean being friendly.
- Chan is a special ending added to names in Japan. It is used in a loving way, often for children. It shows affection or endearment.
So, the name Maruchan suggests something friendly and lovable.
See also
In Spanish: Maruchan para niños
