Maruchan
Japanese instant noodle brand popular in North America.
Maruchan is an instant noodle brand from Toyo Suisan, a Japanese company based in Tokyo. It covers ramen, cup noodles, and yakisoba in Japan, and also names Toyo Suisan’s U.S. arm, Maruchan Inc. The brand churns out more than 3.6 billion ramen soup packages each year, and enjoys broad popularity across the United States and Mexico.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 28 March 1953 (Japan); 1972 (United States)
- Headquarters
- Japan
- Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo
- United States
- Irvine, California
- Area served
- Worldwide
- Industry
- Food
- Products
- Maruchan Ramen
- Instant Lunch
- Yakisoba
- Parent
- Toyo Suisan (Japan); Maruchan Inc. (United States)
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Did You Know?
- Maruchan is a Japanese word composed of maru, meaning circle or round, and chan, an affectionate honorific suffix.
- The roundness in the name maru carries a connotation of friendliness in Japanese.
- The suffix chan is used affectionately for a child or as a term of endearment.
History
Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd., a Japanese packaged food company, started on March 28, 1953. To expand globally, it launched Maruchan USA in 1972. At first, this branch only marketed and distributed ramen imported from Japan. After five years, in 1977, Maruchan opened its own factory in Irvine, California, to make its own ramen. From that point, the brand grew steadily and now ranks as a top instant noodle maker in North America, competing with names like Top Ramen and Sapporo Ichiban.
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