CUP NOODLES® LAUNCHES A STEAMY, SUMMER FLING WITH NEW DILL PICKLE FLAVOR

Pickled to perfection and delivering a dill-lightfully unexpected twist, this limited edition release will have pickle fans craving more

GARDENA, Calif., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Cup Noodles® has a new flame – and it's a big dill. Nissin Foods USA introduces a flavor no one saw coming with the launch of its limited-edition Cup Noodles® Dill Pickle. Like any summer fling, this one's fleeting, and not here forever so be sure to get it while it lasts.

The daring flavor mashup makes its debut just as pickles are having their moment on social – with over 321 million posts on TikTok and counting - fueling the brine-filled buzz. Combining the sharp zing of dill pickles with the savory satisfaction of noodles, Cup Noodles Dill Pickle feeds consumers' pickle obsession with an unexpected ramen experience. Whether you're catching feelings poolside or leveling up your movie date night snack, this dill-licious experience is ready in a quick five minutes. For those looking to turn up the tang, pair your noodles with a crunchy pickle spear for the ultimate savory-sour snack remix.

"With pickles dominating everything from social trends to grocery shelves, we knew it was time to bring this cult-favorite flavor to Cup Noodles in an unexpected way," said Priscila Stanton, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Nissin Foods USA. "Cup Noodles Dill Pickle brings the perfect balance of tangy and bold, and this twist is sure to catch noodle and pickle enthusiasts by surprise, in the best way possible."

For more than 65 years, Nissin Foods has led the instant ramen category with culinary creativity and cultural relevance. This release joins the lineup of recent limited-edition flavor innovations from Cup Noodles – including Campfire S'mores, Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese, Breakfast, and Pumpkin Spice – that push boundaries, fuel flavor fandom and tap into Millennial and Gen Z's craving for bold, unconventional tastes.

Cup Noodles Dill Pickle is available for purchase online and in-stores nationwide at Walmart, Albertsons and more retailers for a limited time beginning June 21, 2025.

ABOUT NISSIN FOODS
Nissin Foods was established in 1958 by Momofuku Ando, who invented the world's first instant ramen noodle in Japan inspired by his belief that" peace will come to the world when there is enough food." In 1972, Nissin Foods USA opened its first plant in Gardena, California, introducing ramen noodles to American consumers. In 1971, CUP NOODLE was launched in Japan, and then debuted as Cup O' Noodles in the U.S. in 1973, revolutionizing the industry by creating a product that could package, prepare, and serve noodles all in one. For over 65 years, Nissin Foods has created delicious and convenient Asian-inspired meals at an affordable value. Nissin Foods USA develops and markets a variety of products including Cup Noodles®, Top Ramen®, Top Ramen® Bowl, Cup Noodles® Stir Fry®, Cup Noodles® Stir Fry® Rice with Noodles, Chow Mein, Hot & Spicy bowl, Hot & Spicy FIRE WOK and GEKI™. The company corporate philosophy inspires commitment to taste, convenience, and quality. Visit NissinFoods.com for more information.

SOURCE Nissin Foods