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NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD. ANNUAL REPORT 2004

28-1, 6-chome, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8524
Japan
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2004

Nissin Food’s slogan “NO BORDER” reflects a philosophy we hold dear: there should be no borders in people‘s hearts just as there are no borders to the enjoyment of tasty foods.

ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT 2004

Printed in Japan

Nissin Foods has always been the market pioneer.

Nissin Foods’ Slogan in 2004 is “NO BORDER”

Preface

According to the International Ramen Manufacturers Association (IRMA), annual

worldwide

demand for instant noodles has reached 65.3 billion servings in calendar 2003 and continues to expand. The following chart shows that Asia accounts for 87% of the total. The primary target of
Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd., is no less than the No.

1 global share. As a result, the Company, the pio-

neer of instant noodles, is expanding sales and marketing activities around the globe, not just in Asia.
1958 –
Chicken Ramen

1971 –
Cup Noodle

1971 –
Top Ramen

1992 –
Nissin Rao

2002 –
Nissin GooTa

Basic Data
C O N T E N T S
Financial Highlights
To Our Shareholders
Review of Operations
Domestic Operations
Overseas Operations
Research and Development
Food Safety and Environmental Protection
Chairman Momofuku Ando
Promoting Sports and Culture
Board of Directors
Financial Section
Consolidated Six-Year Summary of
Selected Financial Data
Financial Review
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of
Shareholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Independent Auditors‘ Report
Worldwide Network
Corporate Data
Investor Information

Chicken Ramen launched the world’s instant noodle market.

2003 Instant Noodle Markets and Nissin Foods Group’s Share
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12
16
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