| 1958 |
Momofuku Ando establishes Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. of Japan.
Mr. Ando introduces Chikin Ramen (Chicken Ramen), the first instant ramen noodle, to Japan.
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| 1970 |
Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. establishes Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. in Gardena, California.
The Top Ramen brand is imported from Japan, introducing instant ramen noodles to US consumers.
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| 1971 |
Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. invents Cup Noodle, a revolution in the industry that makes it possible to package, prepare and serve noodles all in the same container.
Nissin also adds vegetable and meat varieties to its instant ramen noodle lineup.
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| 1972 |
Top Ramen is first produced in the United States.
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| 1973 |
Nissin begins producing and selling the highly popular Cup O' Noodles in the United States.
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| 1976 |
Oodles of Noodles bag ramen introduced.
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| 1977 |
Nissin Foods' Lancaster, Pennsylvania production facility opens.
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| 1978 |
Nissin Foods offers new Top Ramen and Cup Noodles (Cup O' Noodles renamed Cup Noodles in 1993) varieties, pioneering new paths in the rapidly growing instant ramen noodle category.
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| 1998 |
Cup Noodles Hot Sauce Varieties introduced (Beef, Chicken, Shrimp)
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| 2000 |
Oodles of Noodles name changed to Top Ramen, giving Nissin Foods a truly national brand.
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| 2003 |
Chow Mein launched as a meal or side dish of stir-fry type noodles and vegetables.
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| 2004 |
Souper Meal launched as a hearty microwavable meal.
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| 2005 |
Nissin Japan invents a noodle that is edible in Space, Space Ram, which is later carried aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
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| 2007 |
Chow Pasta, the sister brand to Chow Mein, is introduced.
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| 2008 |
Bowl Noodles offers two new ways to enjoy a premium ramen experience with its Rich & Savory and Hot & Spicy flavors.
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