Initial supplies of cold water cup noodles sold out in Japan about a week after the product hit store shelves on July 20. The sellout followed the surprise summer demand for the ready-to-eat meal.
WHO:Cold water cup noodles
WHAT:Initial supplies sold out in Japan after the product reached store shelves.
WHEN:Jul 27, 2026
WHERE:Japan
WHY:The noodles sold out due to unexpectedly strong summer demand shortly after release.