Nissin Foods facts for kids
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| Traded as | TYO: 2897 SEHK: 1475 |
| Industry | Food production |
| Founded | September 4, 1958 in Izumiotsu, Osaka, Japan |
| Founder | Momofuku Ando (Go-Pek-Hok) |
| Headquarters | Osaka HQ: 1-1, Nishi-Nakajima Yonchome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan Tokyo: 28-1, Shinjuku Rokuchome, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Koki Ando (President and CEO) Noritaka Ando (Vice president and COO) |
| Revenue |  ¥468.7 billion (March 2020) |
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Operating income
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¥17.6 billion (March 2020) |
| ¥17.3 billion (March 2020) |
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| Total assets | ¥369.9 billion (March 2020) |
| Total equity | ¥226.7 billion (March 2020) |
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Number of employees
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7,505 (as of March 31, 2020) |
| Subsidiaries | Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. Nissin Cisco Co., Ltd. Nissin Frozen Foods Co., Ltd. Nissin Chilled Foods Co., Ltd. Myojo Foods Co., Ltd. |
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| Public Kabushiki gaisha | |
| Industry | Food industry |
| Founded | October 1, 2008 (to take over the instant food business from the former Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.) |
| Headquarters | 1-1, Nishi-Nakajima Yonchome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Noritaka Ando (President) |
| Parent | Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. (日清食品ホールディングス株式会社 (Nisshin Shokuhin Hōrudingusu kabushiki gaisha)) is a famous Japanese food company. It was started by Momofuku Ando in 1948 in Izumiōtsu, Osaka, Japan. Nissin Foods is best known for creating the world's first instant noodles, called Chicken Ramen. They also make other popular products like Cup Noodles, Yakisoba U.F.O., and Demae Iccho.
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History of Nissin Foods
How Nissin Foods Started
Nissin Foods began in Japan on September 1, 1948. It was founded by a man named Go Pek-Hok, who later became known as Momofuku Ando. His first company was called Chuko Sosha.
Ten years later, in 1958, the company launched its first instant ramen noodle product. It was called Chikin Ramen (Chicken Ramen). This was a huge step for easy-to-make food. Soon after, the company changed its name to Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.
Nissin's Growth and New Products
In 1970, Nissin Foods started a branch in the United States. They began selling instant ramen noodles there under the name Top Ramen in 1972.
Momofuku Ando, the founder, invented both Nissin Chikin Ramen in 1958 and Cup Noodles in 1971. These inventions changed how people around the world eat quick meals. Nissin Foods has its main office in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka.
Recent Years and Global Reach
Nissin Foods moved to its current main office building in 1977. In 2007, another food company, Myojo Foods Co., Ltd., became part of Nissin Foods. Sadly, Momofuku Ando, the founder, passed away in 2007 at the age of 96.
In 2011, Nissin opened the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Japan. This museum shows the amazing ideas of Momofuku Ando. It's a fun place to learn about the history of instant noodles.
Nissin Foods has continued to grow worldwide. By 2016, over 40 billion servings of Cup Noodles had been sold around the globe. A large part of these sales, about 70%, were outside Japan.
What Does 'Nissin' Mean?
The name 'Nissin' comes from a Japanese phrase. The founder, Momofuku Ando, created the phrase 「日々清らかに豊かな味をつくる」 (Hibi kiyoraka ni yutakana aji o tsukuru). This means "Day after day purely create great taste." The name 'Nissin' is a shorter way to say this important idea.
Where Nissin Foods Operates
Nissin Foods has offices and factories in many countries around the world. They started in the United States in 1972 and in Brazil in 1981. They also have locations in places like Hong Kong, India, Hungary, Germany, Thailand, China, the Philippines, and Mexico. Nissin's products are now sold in more than 80 countries.
Popular Nissin Products
Instant Noodles
Nissin Foods is famous for its many types of instant noodles. Some of their well-known products include:
- Nissin Top Ramen
- Nissin Chikin Ramen
- Nissin Cup Noodles
- Doll Brand (popular in Hong Kong)
- Chow Mein
- Chow Noodle
- Bowl Noodles (like Rich and Savory, and Hot And Spicy)
- Spice Route Bowl and Boxes (with flavors like Sichuan, Korean, and Thai)
- NuPasta Bowls and bags
- Kitsune udon
- Demae Ramen
Demae Ramen Noodles
Demae Ramen, also known as Demae Itcho (Japanese: 出前一丁, lit. 'delivery one order'), was first introduced in Japan in 1969. It came to Hong Kong the next year. Since then, it has become one of the most popular instant noodle brands in Hong Kong. It comes in many different flavors.
See also
In Spanish: Nissin Foods para niños
- List of instant noodle brands
- Maruchan
- Sapporo Ichiban
- UFO Kamen Yakisoban
- List of companies of Japan
