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Free-From Ramen Soups

Lotus Foods' Healthy Ramen Noodle Line is Vegan, Non-GMO and Gluten-Free

— March 13, 2018 — Lifestyle
Lotus Foods is launching a new line of healthy ramen noodle cups as a better-for-you alternative to conventional options in the single-serve soup category for on-the-go eating. While many inexpensive ramen noodle cups are made with low-quality ingredients, these two-ounce cups boast all-vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients.

The Rice Ramen Noodle Soup Cups are offered in three authentic, globally inspired flavors from around the world: Red Miso, Masala Curry and Tom Yum, all with a base of organic brown rice noodles that are never fried. When it's time to eat, the flavorful plant-based noodle soups can be made in the span of about three minutes.

As well as appealing to consumers with healthier food choices, Lotus Foods also offers a range of nutritious products that emphasize fair and direct sourcing.
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Ramen Noodles - The trend of healthy ramen noodles presents an opportunity for innovative companies to create more nutritious and better-for-you options in the instant soup category.
2. Plant-based Convenience Foods - The rise of plant-based convenience foods, such as Lotus Foods' vegan ramen noodle cups, showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the ready-to-eat meal market.
3. Transparent and Ethical Sourcing - The emphasis on fair and direct sourcing by Lotus Foods highlights the growing trend of consumers demanding transparency and ethical practices in food production, creating opportunities for disruptive innovations in supply chains.
Industry Implications
1. Instant Soup - The healthy ramen noodle trend presents an opportunity for the instant soup industry to develop new and improved products that cater to health-conscious consumers.
2. Convenience Foods - Lotus Foods' vegan ramen noodle cups showcase the potential for innovative companies in the convenience food industry to create plant-based, on-the-go meal options that align with consumer preferences.
3. Food Sourcing - The emphasis on fair and direct sourcing by Lotus Foods highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the food sourcing industry, as consumers increasingly prioritize transparency and ethical practices.
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