# Ramen-Themed Holiday Gifts The Nissin Foods Holiday Merchandise is Cheeky and Fun By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-merchandise References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2018/11/nissin-stocks-online-store-with-cup-noodle-beanies-and-top-ramen-socks-for-holidays.html) & [nissinfanstore](http://nissinfanstore.com/) The [Nissin Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-donbei-charms) holiday merchandise has been unveiled by the brand just in time for the holidays to offer consumers who simply can't get enough ramen to show off their pride in a new way. The collection of limited-edition items includes a [Cup Noodles beanie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-eleven-2), [Top Ramen socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xlarge-x-takumi), Top Ramen bowl and spoon set, Cup Noodles mug and Cup Noodles shorts. The brand is also offering themed wrapping paper to let gift givers wrap their offerings in ramen-inspired style for their friends or family who are connoisseurs of the instant noodle dish. The Nissin Foods holiday merchandise is likely to be a hit with younger consumers who are more apt to wear their brand preferences on their sleeve (literally) for others to ogle over. Image Credit: Nissin Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ramen-themed Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and quirky merchandise that caters to niche interests and allows consumers to showcase their brand preferences. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer exclusive and limited-edition items that drive excitement and appeal to collectors. - **Branded Gift Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design themed wrapping paper and packaging options that add value and enhance the gifting experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with popular food brands to create fashion items that reflect consumer's favorite culinary choices. - **Novelty and Giftware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and novelty items that cater to passionate fans of specific food or cultural trends. - **Branding and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to incorporate branded merchandise and packaging into marketing campaigns to engage consumers and build brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Ramen Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-noodle-days.md) - [Branded Ramen Noodle Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-donbei-charms.md) - [Ramen Noodle-Inspired Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marutai-blanket.md) - [Thanksgiving Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner.md) - [Festive Ramen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-maruchan-ramen-cottage-party.md) - [Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-noodle-day-initiative.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Novelty Noodle Cup Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelty-humidifiers.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md)