Toyo Suisan facts for kids
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The company's headquarters
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Native name
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東洋水産株式会社
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| Traded as | TYO: 2875 |
| ISIN | ISIN: [https://isin.toolforge.org/?language=en&isin=JP3613000003 JP3613000003] |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | (March 25, 1953) |
| Founder | Kazuo Mori |
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Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8501
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Japan
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Tadasu Tsutsumi (Chairman) Noritaka Sumimoto (President) |
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| Brands | Maruchan |
| Revenue |  JPY 383.2 billion (FY 2015) (US$ 3.4 billion) (FY 2015) |
| JPY 18.3 billion (FY 2015) (US$ 163 million) (FY 2015) |
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Number of employees
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4,696 (consolidated as of March 31, 2016) |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. (東洋水産株式会社, Tōyō Suisan Kabushiki-gaisha), often called Toyo Suisan (東洋水産, Tōyō Suisan), is a big Japanese company. They are famous for their ramen noodles, especially under the Maruchan brand. They also make many kinds of seafood and frozen foods. This company is one of the largest seafood companies in the world.
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The Story of Toyo Suisan
Toyo Suisan started way back in 1953. A person named Kazuo Mori created the company. At first, they mainly bought and sold seafood. They also exported seafood to other countries.
In 1955, they started a cold-storage business. This helped them keep food fresh. A year later, in 1956, they began making and selling processed seafood. This included things like fish sausage.
Over time, Toyo Suisan grew a lot. They started making other foods too. This included popular instant noodles, fresh noodles, and frozen foods. They also make food for restaurants and other food businesses.
Where Toyo Suisan Operates
Toyo Suisan is a global company. They have offices and factories in many places. In the United States, they have three main companies. These are Maruchan, Inc. in Irvine, California, Maruchan Virginia, Inc. in Richmond, Virginia, and Maruchan Texas, Inc. in Von Ormy, Texas.
They also work with another company called Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Together, they have a joint company in Portland, Oregon. It's called Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles.
Popular Products from Toyo Suisan
Toyo Suisan makes many different food products. Their noodles are especially well-known around the world.
Instant Noodles: Quick and Easy Meals
Their instant cup noodles are super popular in Japan. These are quick and easy to make. Just add hot water! They also make other types of instant noodles. Some are not fried, and some come in tall cups.
Fresh Noodles: A Taste of Japan
Toyo Suisan's fresh noodles are a big hit in Japan. They are the top seller in the fresh noodle market. They first introduced their "Sanshoku" (meaning "three pack") Yakisoba noodles in 1975. These are still the best-selling fresh noodles in Japan. Other fresh noodles they make include Sanshoku Udon noodles and Mukashi Nagara No Chuka Soba noodles.
