Nissin Foods Holdings Co.,Ltd. is a Japanese food manufacturer best known for pioneering the instant noodles industry. Through its principal subsidiary, Nissin Foods Co., Ltd., the company develops, produces and markets a wide range of ready-to-eat noodle products under brands such as Cup Noodles, Top Ramen and Chicken Ramen. In addition to its core instant noodle offerings, Nissin Foods Holdings provides frozen and chilled food products, shelf-stable meals and snack items designed for retail and foodservice channels.
Founded in 1948 by Momofuku Ando, Nissin Foods introduced the world’s first instant noodle product, Chicken Ramen, in 1958, and later launched the iconic Cup Noodles format in 1971. The holding company structure was established in 2009 to coordinate the global operations of multiple subsidiaries. Over the decades, the company has expanded beyond its Osaka headquarters to operate manufacturing plants and sales offices across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania, serving consumers in more than 80 countries and regions.
Nissin Foods Holdings focuses on product innovation, nutritional research and sustainability initiatives across its value chain. Its businesses encompass retail packaged foods, foodservice solutions and co-packing services for private-label brands. The company maintains a network of research laboratories and culinary centers in Japan and abroad, where it explores new technologies such as plant-based proteins and environmentally friendly packaging. Governance is overseen by a board of directors and a leadership team with extensive experience in food production, marketing and international expansion.
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