<P> In 1970 , Nissin formed the subsidiary Nissin Foods ( USA ) Co. Inc , to sell instant noodles in the United States . Nissin recognized that the bowls traditionally used to package instant noodles in Asia were not common in the U.S , so they used the paper cup designed by Ron R. Matteson . In 1971 , they introduced instant ramen packaged in a foam cup . The three original Cup O ' Noodles flavors in the US were beef , chicken and shrimp . Pork flavor was added in 1976 . In 1978 , Nissin Foods offered more new varieties of Top Ramen and Cup O ' Noodles . The product was known as Cup O ' Noodles in the United States until 1993 . </P>
<P> In 1970 , Nissin formed the subsidiary Nissin Foods ( USA ) Co. Inc , to sell instant noodles in the United States . Nissin recognized that the bowls traditionally used to package instant noodles in Asia were not common in the U.S , so they used the paper cup designed by Ron R. Matteson . In 1971 , they introduced instant ramen packaged in a foam cup . The three original Cup O ' Noodles flavors in the US were beef , chicken and shrimp . Pork flavor was added in 1976 . In 1978 , Nissin Foods offered more new varieties of Top Ramen and Cup O ' Noodles . The product was known as Cup O ' Noodles in the United States until 1993 . </P>
when did cup o noodles change to cup noodles
when did cup o noodles change to cup noodles
1993
1993