Traded as TYO: 2897
OSE: 2987 Founder Momofuku Ando CEO Koki Ando (2007–) | Industry Food Manufacturing Headquarters Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan | |
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Type public Kabushiki gaisha Founded Izumiotsu, Osaka, Japan (September 4, 1948 (1948-09-04)) Key people Koki Ando
(President and CEO)
Susumu Nakagawa
(Vice President and COO) Operating income Stock price 2897 (TYO) JP¥ 6,500 +10.00 (+0.15%)28 Mar, 2:52 PM GMT+9 - Disclaimer Revenue 374.9 billion JPY (March 2011) | ||
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Nissin Foods is a Japanese company that makes instant noodles.
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Founding and early years
It was established in Japan on September 4, 1948, by Momofuku Ando as Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. of Japan (日清食品株式会社, Nisshin Shokuhin Kabushiki-gaisha) and ten years later introduced the first instant ramen noodle product, Chikin Ramen (Chicken Ramen). They established a US subsidiary Nissin Foods in 1970 and sold instant ramen noodle products under the name Top Ramen. Instant noodles (1958) and cup noodles (1971) were both invented by Momofuku Ando. Nissin Foods has its headquarters in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka.
Recent years and expansion
The company moved to its current headquarters in 1977, when the construction of the building was completed.
Nissin Foods are also Purveyors to the Imperial House of Japan.
In 2007, Myojo Foods Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissin Foods.
Facilities and regions
Nissin Foods has established offices and factories in various countries, such as Brazil (since 1981), Hong Kong (since 1985), India (since 1987), Germany (since 1993), Thailand (since 1994), China (since 1995), and Mexico (since 2000). Their products are also sold in the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Sweden, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Argentina and the United States.
Instant noodles
Demae Ramen
Demae Ramen or Demae Itcho (Japanese: 出前一丁 which translates to "delivery one order'") 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.
Corporate responsibility
Nissin Foods have been criticized for using palm oil suppliers responsible for the destruction of rainforests, peatlands and abuse of human and labor rights. A demonstration was held at Nissin Foods US Headquarters on 29 June 2015.
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).