Turkey: Nissin acquires factory, sets up subsidiary
Nissin, the Japanese instant noodle producer, has signed an agreement to acquire a factory in Sakarya province, Turkey, from pasta manufacturer Oba Makarnacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret and to establish a subsidiary as part of its plan to expand its international operations. The deal involves an investment of 1.59 billion TL ($38.1 million) to establish the subsidiary focused […]
China: Nissin plans new plant
Nissin, the instant noodle maker, has announced its plans to invest 180 million CYN ($26.19 million) to build a new production plant in Zhuhai, southern China, for the manufacturing of packaging materials. The company said the investment would facilitate its business growth and development in Hong Kong and the rest of China. The plant is […]
Japan: Nissin unveils new Cup Noodle Nice
A new range of instant cup noodles called Cup Noodle Nice has been introduced in Japan by food manufacturer Nissin. The new Nice range is marketed as an “impossible combination” of a thicker soup that is also ‘better for you’: it offers a stronger taste andt hicker soup than the original Cup Noodle products yet […]
Japan: Nissin to open plant in Ritto City
Nissin, the Japanese instant noodle manufacturer, has announced plans to invest in manufacturing capability with its first new manufacturing plant in Japan in over 20 years. The plant, slated for Ritto City, Shiga prefecture, is due to be started in May 2017 and is scheduled for completion in December 2019. Just under 100,000 sq m […]
UK: Nissin Food acquires minority stake in Premier Foods
Japanese food manufacturer Nissin Food has acquired a 17.27% shareholding in British food manufacturer Premier Foods from an existing shareholder. Announcing the deal in a statement, Premier Foods, which own brands such as Mr Kipling and Bisto, said that the Japanese company “understands and supports Premier’s ambitions”. As part of the move, Nissin Food has […]
Brazil: Ajinomoto sells stake in Nissin-Ajinomoto
Seasonings firm Ajinomoto has announced that it sold its stake in Nissin-Ajinomoto Alimentos, a Brazilian joint venture established between itself and fellow Japanese firm Nissin, to Nissin Foods Holdings. The sale of the 50% stake, which is reportedly valued at R$1 billion ($270 million), is set to be concluded by the 30th October 2015. According […]
Japan: Myojo Foods launches “grilled eel sauce” flavour yakisoba
Myojo Foods, a subsidiary of Nissin, has recently announced that it is launching a new flavour for its Ippei-chan Fried Egg Noodle range in a bid to appeal to consumers over the summer months. The new flavour is designed to replicate the sauce used for a grilled eel dish that is popular in summertime in […]
Japan: Nissin launches ‘pasta style’ noodle range
Nissin Foods has announced the launch of its first instant pasta range in Japan. Added under the Cup Noodle brand, the new range is called Pasta Style and is available in two varieties: Vongole and Bolognese. According to the manufacturer, the product features newly developed round, thick spaghetti that provides a ‘moist’ texture. The “casual […]
Japan: Nissin to launch “healthy” cup noodle range
Dried noodle manufacturer Nissin Foods has announced that it is to launch a new range of instant cup noodles targeting health-conscious consumers. Named Cup Noodle Light Plus, the new range is claimed to be rich in satiating vegetable ingredient but to contain only 198 calories per portion. According to Nissin, the noodles also contain 7g […]
Japan: Nisshin Foods Inc. introduces multi-dispensing flour pack
Nisshin Foods Inc., has announced their launch of its long-standing cooking flour in a new ‘compact’ bottle format, available from February 2015. Launched to coincide with 60 years of Nisshin flour, the bottle features two dispensing mechanisms – one a shaker and the second a means of measuring a level spoon. According to Nisshin, the […]