Japan Heatwave Prompts Cold Meal Launches: Nissin 307 Yen Cup Noodles, FamilyMart 160 Yen Soup
Japan's prolonged heatwave is driving consumers to avoid stove-top cooking, boosting demand for no-heat meals. Nissin Foods launched a limited-edition cold cup noodle on 20 July at 307 yen, requiring only chilled water and a five-minute wait. FamilyMart has sold a freeze-dried cold soup since late June at 160 yen per 22-gram cup, restoring broth and miso flavor with cold water.
Japan has been experiencing consecutive days of intense heat, leading consumers to prefer foods that require no heating to avoid using open flames or spending extended time in the kitchen. On 20 July, Nissin Foods launched a limited-time "cold cup noodle" product. Consumers need only pour chilled water into the cup and wait five minutes before eating. The product's ingredient ratio has been adjusted so that the noodles rehydrate evenly in cold water.
FamilyMart began selling a "cold soup" instant product in late June. Made using freeze-drying technology, it requires only the addition of cold water to restore the umami of broth and the rich taste of miso. Each cup has a net content of 22 grams and is priced at 160 yen.
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