Innovative Ramen Can Wins Prestigious Award for Best New Product in Ota City

Innovative Ramen Can Takes Home Top Honors

In a remarkable milestone for the food industry, Maruyama Seimen Co., Ltd., a noodle manufacturing company based in Ota City, Japan, has achieved something unprecedented. Their innovative "ramen can" products, namely the "Soy Sauce Ramen" and "Spicy Miso Ramen," were awarded the Best New Product accolade at the 37th Ota City Small and Medium Enterprises New Product and Technology Contest. This award marks the first time a product in the food category has received the top honor in the event's history.

The Significance of the Award

The award ceremony was organized by the Ota City Industrial Promotion Association, aimed at recognizing and promoting outstanding new products and technologies developed by local small and medium enterprises. Winning the Best New Product award from a pool of numerous entries is a testament to Maruyama Seimen's commitment to quality and technological advancement. The company aims to expand its reach both domestically and internationally with the ramen can, contributing further to the development of local industries in Ota City.

For further details on the contest, readers can refer to the following link: Ota City Industrial Promotion Association

Details of the Award-Winning Products

Product Name: Ramen Can "Soy Sauce Ramen"
Price: Open Price
Contents: Noodles, Soy Sauce Soup, Ingredients (Green Onion, Menma, Chashu)
Cooking Method: No cooking required, can be boiled in water.

Ramen Can Soy Sauce

Product Name: Ramen Can "Spicy Miso Ramen"
Price: Open Price
Contents: Noodles, Spicy Miso Soup, Ingredients (Corn, Menma, Green Onion)
Cooking Method: No cooking required, can be boiled in water or served cold.

The Spicy Miso Ramen features a robust flavor profile that is both spicy and full-bodied, making it a delightful option for vegan consumers as it contains no animal-derived ingredients. Conveniently, the product remains tasty even when chilled, making it a refreshing choice for cold ramen dishes.

Unique Features of the Ramen Can

1. Authentic Wheat Noodles:
Unlike traditional ramen cans that typically use konjac noodles, the newly developed ramen can features authentic wheat noodles. These noodles are specially crafted using a unique process, ensuring they resist overcooking even while submerged in the soup, allowing consumers to enjoy genuine ramen flavors anytime, anywhere.

2. Long Shelf Life and Instant Savory Delight:
The ramen can is designed for room temperature storage with a shelf life of up to three years. It can be enjoyed directly as a quick snack or emergency food, although it’s recommended to boil it for a more delightful taste.

3. Marketable Design:
The can comes in a size compatible with vending machines, facilitating its distribution through popular beverage vending machines nationwide.

The Journey into Canned Products

Maruyama Seimen has continuously adapted to the evolving market demands, particularly the rising trend towards automation and convenience since the pandemic. Recognizing the increasing consumer appetite for space-efficient, cost-effective, and long-lasting room-temperature products, the company, in collaboration with Samsung, developed the ramen can, marking its entry into the canned food sector.

Collaboration Opportunities

Maruyama Seimen's ramen can features customizable labels, allowing partnerships to easily produce co-branded cans. Its long shelf life and unique appearance make it an excellent product for pop-up shops and special promotions. Whether it's for anime, games, influencers, or other entertainment sectors, businesses looking to launch new products and promotions can benefit from utilizing ramen cans.

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About Maruyama Seimen

Founded in 1958, Maruyama Seimen is committed to high-quality noodle production using carefully selected ingredients and strict hygiene practices. Specializing in custom-made noodles for businesses, they offer a diverse range of products including soba, Chinese noodles, and udon. While maintaining their status as a long-standing company, they are also focused on expanding their market through IT and frozen products, striving to meet modern demands and innovate within the industry. Their goal is to lead the noodle manufacturing sector into a sustainable future by addressing challenges such as a shortage of successors in the field.