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Maruchan.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Maruchan Ramen Instant Lunch Yakisoba |
| Parent | Toyo Suisan (Japan) Maruchan Inc. (United States) |
| Website | maruchan.com |
China eats more instant ramen than any other country.
According to the World Instant Noodles Association, Chinese mainlanders and Hong Kong residents combined ate more than 40 billion servings of instant noodles in 2019.
Instant noodles were once considered a luxury grocery store item.
When instant noodles were first introduced in Japanese grocery stores, they were typically six times more expensive than fresh noodles.
However, today’s instant ramen is one of the iconic “cheap” foods found in supermarkets. Most American grocery stores charge about 25 cents for a pack of instant noodles.
Ando’s philosophical take on running an instant-noodle company
Even though Ando was head of a big business that recorded $300 million in profits at the time of his death in 2007, he still enjoyed being an instant-noodle sage in between cups of ramen and rounds of golf. Occasionally, he enlightened employees by shouting, “What are you doing now?” at random intervals, but he also had a more serene approach to management.
His quotations, which were compiled in an employee handbook, resemble Zen koans rather than business jargon:
But his most enduring quote, as loosely translated by Momofuku superfan Andy Raskin, may be the best to end with.
What does it mean? Who knows. But it sounds delicious.
FAQ
Who is the owner of ramen noodles?
Momofuku Ando was born on March 5, 1910. He established Nissin Food Products and founded the Ando Foundation.
What company owns Top Ramen?
Top Ramen is an American brand of instant ramen noodles that was first released in 1970 by Nissin Foods.
How much is the owner of ramen noodles worth?
Momofuku Ando’s net worth is $100 million. He was born in Puzi on March 5, 1910, and died on January 5, 2007 at the age of 96. His gender is male, and his occupation is inventor.
Is ramen Japanese or Korean or Chinese?
The noodles were known as “Chinese soba” noodles in Japan until the 1950s despite being widely known to have been imported from China. Ramen shops first became popular in both nations in the early 1900s.