Sunday, 7. January 2007
Topic: NEWS - on January 7, 2007 at 10:35:00 AM CET
Momofuku Ando, Japanese inventor of instant noodles, dies at 96
Faced with food shortages in post World War II Japan, Ando developed the idea that a quality, convenient noodle product would help feed the masses. He founded Nissin in 1948.
In 1958, "Chicken Ramen," the first instant noodle product, was introduced after many trials. Following its success, the company continued to add innovative products, including "Cup Noodle" in 1971.
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