Nissin Foods

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History

Founding and early years

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Recent years and expansion

The company moved to its current headquarters in 1977, when the construction of the building was completed.[6]

In 2007, Myojo Foods Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissin Foods.[7] On January 5, 2007, Nissin founder Momofuku Ando died at the age of 96.[8]

In May 2011, Nissin announced a capital and business alliance with confectionery producer Frente Co., Ltd. In September 2011, the Cup Noodles museum opened in Yokohama, exhibiting the full spectrum of Momofuku Ando's vision.

An agreement with Turkey's largest consumer goods manufacturing group was reached in September 2013, resulting in the creation of Nissin Yildiz Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.

March 2014 saw the opening of The Wave, a new Japan-based R&D center, aimed at creating "a wave of the most advanced food technologies". The building has been honored with the Good Design Award.[9]

Worldwide sales of Cup Noodles reached 40 billion servings in 2016; 70% of total sales were accumulated outside Japan.[10]

Name

According to the company,[11] the name 'Nissin' originates as an abbreviated form of the expression 「日々清らかに豊かな味をつくる」 (Hibi kiyoraka ni yutakana aji o tsukuru), coined by company founder Momofuku Ando, and representing his desire for the company. The expression can be loosely translated as "Day after day purely create great taste".

Facilities and regions

Nissin Foods has established offices and factories in various locations, such as the United States (since 1972),[12] Brazil (since 1981),[13] Hong Kong (since 1985),[14] India (since 1988),[15] Hungary (since 1993),[16] Germany (since 1993),[17] Thailand (since 1994),[18] China (since 1995),[19] the Philippines (since 1997)[20] and Mexico (since 2000).[21] In 2013, Makarneks, the Turkish equivalent to Cup Noodles, was introduced. Nissin's products are sold in more than 80 countries worldwide.

Products

Instant noodles

Demae Ramen

Demae Ramen or Demae Itcho (Template:Langx; Template:Lang-zh [27]) was first introduced in Japan in 1969 and entered the market in Hong Kong the next year. Since then, it has become one of the most popular instant noodle brands in Hong Kong, with a wide range of flavours.[28]

Criticism

Nissin Foods have been criticized for using palm oil suppliers responsible for the destruction of rainforests, peatlands and abuse of human and labor rights.[29][30] A demonstration was held at Nissin Foods US Headquarters on June 29, 2015.[31]

Non-affiliations

Nissin Foods is not affiliated with the following: Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd., Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., Nissin Healthcare Food Service Co., Ltd., Monde Nissin Corporation, and Nissin Kyogyo Co. Ltd. (including Nissin Brake Ohio and Nissin Brake Georgia).[32]

See also

References

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External links

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  • Nissin documentary on YouTube

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