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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
INTRODUCING TANGLE, A REVOLUTIONARY PROTEIN PASTA, TO THE U.S.
Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Samyang Foods Relaunches Their Instant Pasta Brand in the U.S., with New Look and Flavors LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Foods – best known as the parent company of social media's most popular instant noodles, Buldak – is reintroducing a different kind of instant noodle to the U.S. – instant pasta! Initially launched in 2023, Tangle is making a triumphant return to American grocery stores this year, with a fresh new look and four delectable flavors. Tangle is a revolutionary one-pot pasta (all-in-one pasta bowl) that combines bold flavor with effortless convenience. Driven by a passion for creating delicious, hassle-free meals, it features bouncy noodles paired with distinctive, chef-inspired sauces. Each bowl is designed to offer a filling, high-quality meal that's hot and ready in 5 minutes. Beyond convenience, Tangle also packs nutritional value, offering 15 grams of protein and 4-7 grams of fiber per serving. Tangle is available in four crave-worthy varieties tailored to American tastes: Tangle Garlic Oil: A nod to the Italian classic aglio e olio, this pasta features roasted garlic, premium Spanish olive oil and a dash of crushed red pepper for a subtle kick. Tangle Creamy Mushroom: A luxuriously creamy pasta, infused with deep umami from a blend of truffle, white mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms. Tangle Chunky Tomato: A hearty, comforting dish with generous chunks of tomato, elevated by robust notes of garlic and onion. Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo: A unique East-meets-West fusion, combining the sweet and savory essence of Korean bulgogi with rich, creamy Alfredo-style sauce and hints of bok choy, carrots, and onions. More than a fast fix, Tangle offers a fresh take on everyday dining that is perfect for busy professionals, on-the-go students, or anyone looking for a flavorful upgrade to their routine. With modern flavors and a streamlined experience, Tangle invites consumers to rethink what pasta can be – delicious and effortless. 'Tangle represents our vision to blend quality and ease in a way that feels exciting and new,' said Youngsik Shin, CEO of Samyang America. 'It's not just about saving time – it's about bringing joy to every bite.' Tangle is currently available at Kroger and Asian grocery stores nationwide, as well as online via and will be launching at BJ's Wholesale Club starting in July. All four flavor varieties come in single-serve bowls for $2.99 each, or multi-packs for $8.49 per 4-piece bundle. Visit and follow on Instagram (@tangle_pasta) and TikTok (@tangle_us) to keep up with new releases. ABOUT SAMYANG FOODS Samyang Foods is the originator of South Korea's first-ever instant ramen, launched in 1963, delivering much-needed sustenance in a convenient and affordable package. Over six decades, Samyang Foods's innovative thinking and creativity have broadened the culinary landscape, providing nourishment and exciting new flavors to the world. Samyang Foods is the parent company of globally beloved food brands – Buldak, Tangle and Samyang. Whether offering comfort and joy, or igniting diverse and fresh inspiration, Samyang Foods is committed to enriching lives and paving the way for a prosperous future. Visit to learn more. MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Samyang Foods USA


Buzz Feed
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
TikTok's Viral '6 Eggs 6 Ways' Food Trend, Explained
Eggs have been the talk of the town lately, mostly because none of us can actually afford this formerly inexpensive grocery staple at the moment. Now, eggs are going viral for a whole other reason: the six eggs six ways trend started by content creator Alex Yosiekho, who makes videos all around taste tests and food challenges. So, what exactly is the "trend"? It all started with Alex showing his typical breakfast in a now-viral video, which consists of six hard-boiled eggs combined with "all the spices and ingredients" he has on hand. Alex starts by adding salt and pepper to all of his eggs, then he takes us through the combinations. First up is the "megg," aka mayo and egg. Which is, you guessed it, a squirt of Hellman's atop an egg. Pretty straightforward. (Let's make sure we take a moment to acknowledge the original creator of the "mayonegg.") "Good, classic, it's a staple even," Alex says as he slurps down the egg in one bite. Think of it as a hand-held egg salad, if you will. Next is the "pho egg" with what I'm assuming is hoisin sauce, sriracha, and a bit of chili crisp. Alex gives it a 10. Now we're on to the "begg" — the Buldak egg. You may recognize the name from the popular ramen brand, but Buldak is a spicy Korean chicken dish. Alex admits that he's had "six of these yesterday." This one gets an eight. Then we have what Alex deems the "ultimate Asian classic": soy sauce and egg. No rating for this one, but it still gets a solid thumbs up. The next combo is where things take turn. Alex whips out a bottle of what appears to be hot honey and makes a "hegg" — a honey egg. By some miracle, this one gets a "9 out of 10." Last, but not least (depending on your palate), is the "pickle and egg." This one gets a sliced pickle and a squirt of ketchup. "It's alright," according to Alex. I personally think mustard would've been the superior choice. "See? Breakfast can be really fun if you just make it fun, y'know?" Alex concludes. I'll admit, this does look like fun (as evidenced by almost 4 million views on the video). But, as many commenters pointed out, we can't afford to have fun with our eggs right now: Some also mentioned the unfortunate consequences of eating six eggs in one sitting: Digestive side effects and economics aside, the trend blew up on TikTok, with people creating their own "egg flights." From the bougie... To the weird... Blanco? (Watch his combinations at your own risk.) People everywhere are getting creative with their pairings. Think of it as the 2025 version of the "eating an entire cucumber" trend. And the longer the trend goes on, it seems people are reallyyyyy pushing the limits of the humble egg. Alex has created four more videos since posting his first one back in February, each racking up millions of views. Here are some of his slightly more unhinged combos: The "PB&Jegg," aka the original peanut butter and jelly egg that everyone keeps trying for some ungodly reason??? It's supposedly good, but I don't buy it. The "gregg": an egg with a grape in place of the yolk. To be fair, he said this one was "so gross." Then there's the "smegg" — i.e., the s'more egg. This one's only a "5.5 out of 10," though. Unlike the "chegg," a chocolate shell egg, which was apparently "so good." The last one I have for you today is the "strawberry yegg": a strawberry yogurt egg. Somehow, it's an "8.5 out of 10." So there you have it, folks. I'm excited and slightly horrified to see where this trend takes us. Now, I'm curious what you all think. Would you try any of these combos? Should I try any of these combos?! Sound off in the comments (but not too much — I really don't want to eat a "chegg"). For egg recipes that are a little more tame (but still delicious), download the Tasty app — no subscription required.


Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Samyang Foods' stock tops W1m on Buldak boom
Shares of Samyang Foods surged past 1 million won ($715) on Monday, hitting an all-time high on the back of strong global demand for its fiery Buldak noodles. The stock opened at 1.001 million won per share, up 0.81 percent from Friday's close, briefly touching 1.004 million won in premarket trading on Nextrade. As of 1 p.m., the shares had slipped back to around 960,000 won. The milestone puts the noodle maker among a rare group of Korean firms with six-figure share prices. Currently, only Samyang Foods and Samsung Biologics hold this distinction. The rally underscores Samyang's swift ascent. The stock has nearly doubled from around 500,000 won in October and is up fivefold from August 2023, when it first crossed the 200,000-won mark. Behind the soaring stock price are record earnings. Samyang posted 344.2 billion won in operating profit in 2024, up 133 percent from the previous year. Annual sales rose 45 percent to 1.73 trillion won, with overseas revenue accounting for almost 80 percent — 1.33 trillion won, up from 800 billion won in 2023. The company's overseas sales crossed the 1 trillion won mark for the first time, driven by rapid growth in the US and China. Sales at its US unit jumped 127 percent on-year to $280 million, while its Chinese operations brought in 2.1 billion yuan ($290 million), marking a 75 percent increase. To meet rising demand, Samyang is set to begin operations at its second domestic plant in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province, in June. It is also building its first overseas facility in China, with six production lines slated for completion by January 2027. Samyang shows no sign of slowing momentum, with market tracker FnGuide projecting first-quarter sales to rise 29 percent on-year to 498.2 billion won and operating profit to grow more than 30 percent to 104.5 billion won. Market sentiment remains bullish as well. Jang Ji-hye, an analyst at DS Investment & Securities, recently raised her price target from 1 million to 1.2 million won, citing robust global appetite for Buldak products and expanding production capacity. Yuanta Securities analyst Son Hyun-jeong sees strong growth potential in Samyang as it pushes to turn its instant noodle brand into a global "mega-brand," with the Buldak line now extending into sauces, snacks and ready-made meals.


Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Singapore's first Lotte Mart Express is now open with popular Korean snacks, street food and ramyeon bar
Fans of Korean cuisine have plenty to be excited about this year, with beloved South Korean bakery Standard Bread and fast food chain Lotteria both gearing up to make their Singapore debut. In the meantime, those eager for a taste of South Korea can head to the newly opened Lotte Mart Express. Singapore's first Lotte Mart Express is now open inside FairPrice Xtra at VivoCity. Though compact, the space is packed with a wide range of Korean treats and essentials. Pick up café latte drinks, stock up on the ever-popular banana milk, and browse through various seaweed snacks. You can even snag the XL ramyeon packs here. It's not just grab-and-go snacks either – you can dine in too. Head over to the ramyeon cooking station to fix that MSG craving. Choose from a variety of instant noodles, including the fiery Buldak ramen series, and enhance your meal with optional toppings such as cheese, sausages, fishballs, and crabsticks are available at an additional charge. There's also a mini kitchen serving hot, freshly prepared South Korean street food including kimbap, spicy dakgangjeong, eomuk, and rose tteokbokki. Do note that the food sold here is not halal-certified. Don't forget to pop by the self-service photobooth while you're here. While it's not as elaborate as the ones you see in Myeongdong, having a mini photoshoot with your haul is a fun way to commemorate your time here. Lotte Mart Express is also currently running a promotion where shoppers who spend $30 or more will receive a gachapon token, which can be used to redeem snacks.


Korea Herald
21-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Samyang Roundsquare CEO steps down, continues to lead global push
Vice Chair and CEO of Samyang Roundsquare Kim Jung-soo, known for revitalizing the company through the global success of the Buldak series, has officially stepped down from her position as CEO of the group's holding company, Samyang Roundsquare. Samyang Roundsquare announced Monday that Kim had officially resigned from the CEO role with the holding company earlier this month. Kim held the position for less than two years, having assumed the role in September 2023. She will continue to serve on the board of directors as an internal director, alongside her eldest son, Jeon Byung-woo, executive director at Samyang Foods. The company added that Kim will retain her role as CEO of Samyang Foods. Jang Seok-hoon, who currently leads the management support division at Samyang Foods, has been appointed as the new CEO of Samyang Roundsquare. Born in 1978, Jang holds a degree in economics from Seoul National University. As a certified public accountant, he has held multiple executive roles, including chief financial officer at Korean e-commerce firm WeMakePrice. Since 2023, he has been heading Samyang Foods' management support division and serving as an internal director. Industry observers expect Kim to concentrate on expanding global markets for key products like the Buldak series, while Jang will oversee groupwide management and financial operations at the holding company. 'This year marks a critical period for Samyang Foods, with the completion of its second factory in Miryang (in South Gyeongsang Province), the expansion of international business and ongoing customs challenges,' a Samyang Roundsquare official said. 'Kim is expected to focus on core business operations, while the appointment of CEO Jang signals a move toward a professionalized management structure as part of a broader effort to ensure sound corporate governance.' Kim is the daughter-in-law of Jeon Jung-yoon, honorary chair and founder of Samyang Foods. She joined the company during the 1998 IMF crisis, was promoted to general manager in 2017 and has held the roles of committee chair for environmental, social and governance efforts and head of global sales since 2021. Kim is widely credited with transforming Samyang Foods into a 1.34 trillion won ($945 million) export-driven powerhouse, based on outbound shipments last year.