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In 1958, our founder, Momofuku Ando created the world’s first instant noodles. On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks. With that simple observation, the worldwide Cup Noodles® phenomenon was born. Shortly after, in 1970, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen®—the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. And ever since, Nissin Foods USA has been creating jobs, launching careers and sharing the joy of noodles with the world.

From popular restaurant menus to ingredient manufacturing and the grocery store shelf, Kikkoman brings over 300 years of traditional soy sauce brewing expertise. The world’s #1 soy sauce brand and the most recognized Asian food brand in North America, Kikkoman’s versatile and easy to use products are the solution for building umami rich flavor across retail, foodservice and industrial channels. Authentic in its heritage, forward-thinking in its attitude, Kikkoman is America’s source for contemporary, everyday Asian-inspired cuisine. As Kikkoman’s marketing company since 1957, Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. operates across six regional sales offices and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Kikkoman’s production facilities are located Walworth, Wisconsin and Folsom, California, with 12 distribution centers across the United States to ensure availability of consistently fresh products.

Nongshim (농심, 農心) is a South Korean Food and Beverage company, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is the largest ramyun (instant noodle) and snack company in South Korea. Nongshim products are now available in over 100 countries.