Indofood Creates two Guinness World Records
Indofood creates new Guinness World Record
in the category of
“The Largest Packet of Instant Noodles”
and breaks the record for
“The Largest Serving of Noodles”
Bali, 10 February 2005.
“Indomie”, the best selling instant noodles brand of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk created a new world record today for “The Largest Packet of Instant Noodles”.
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The giant packet of “Indomie” instant noodles was produced on 3 February 2005 at Indofood’s Surabaya factory, under the supervision of officials from the National Agency for Drug and Food Control who ensures that the noodles was produced hygienically. Also present were surveyors from the Metrology division of the East Java Industry and Trade Office to record the weight and dimensions of the giant instant noodles.
On 10 February 2005, the giant “Indomie” was inspected by Mr. Christian Marais, Researcher & Adjudicator of Guinness World Records. After reviewing the evidence, Mr. Christian Marais commented that this was indeed a fantastic achievement. The giant “Indomie” officially measures 3.4m x 2.355m x 0.47m, with a net weight of 664.938 kg, which is about 8,000 times the weight of a regular pack of instant noodles. It was made using the same ingredients as a regular pack of instant noodle and was certified fit for human consumption. Having met all the criteria set by Guinness World Records, Mr. Marais declares the giant “Indomie” as “The Largest Packet of Instant Noodles”, a new world record under the Manufacturing category
On the same day, “Supermi”, another leading brand of instant noodle
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produced by PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk, broke an existing world record for “The Largest Serving of Noodles”. Mr. Marais was on hand to watch the noodles being cooked, as were officials from the National Agency for Drug and Food Control and the Metrology division of the East Java Industry and Trade Office. 350 cooks and helpers donning gloves and maskers were deployed to cook 30,000 packs of “Supermi” noodles simultaneously. The noodles took 23 minutes to prepare, and it was served in a “Supermi Super Bowl” with a diameter of 2.6 m and a height of 1.3m.
“The Largest Serving of Noodles” officially weighed 4.17 tons, breaking the previous record of 132 kg set in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan on 25 October 1998. After the official weighing-in, the instant noodles were served to the residents of the surrounding villages, who turned out in droves to watch the event, despite the scorching sun.
The certificates for “The Largest Packet of Instant Noodles” and “The Largest Serving of Noodles” were handed over by Mr. Christian Marais to the Director of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk., Mr. Taufik Wiraatmadja.
At this occasion, Mr. Wiraatmadja said that the record for “The Largest Packet of Instant Noodles” affirms “Indomie” as the market leader of instant noodles in Indonesia, and tops off a year in which “Indomie” received numerous awards, namely “The Best in Achieving Total Customer Satisfaction”, “The Most Valuable Brand”, “Indonesia Best Brand Award”, “Indonesia Customer Satisfaction Award”, “The Best Local Brand”, “Super Brand” and “Indonesia Customer Loyalty Award”.
The key to Indofood’s success is to create value and quality products for its loyal consumers. Indofood’s instant noodles are made from the best ingredients and processed hygienically, complying with international standards ISO 9001, HACCP (Hazard Analytical and Critical Control Point) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Currently, Indofood’s instant noodles are exported to more than 50 countries in Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia and Africa.
