Acecook starts operations at new ¥27bn Kanto plant in Kawagoe, Saitama

Instant noodle maker Acecook began operations at its new Kanto plant in Kawagoe, Saitama on May 11, 2026 — a roughly ¥27bn investment covering land, building and equipment on a 78,000 sqm site. The plant becomes the core production and distribution hub for mainstay brands including 'Super Cup' and 'Wakame Ramen', strengthening supply capacity for eastern Japan; the company calls 2026 its 'first year of new manufacturing'.