The price increases are eye watering and I think a lot of people will look at alternatives if they price themselves out of the market.
I got a 15% discount code for the Fell Store, to help take the sting out of the freeze dried meals. WWW15.
https://thefellstore.com/I use microwavable bags from Home Bargains, 89p for 8 bags. I haven't used them for noodles, just my porridge but no reason why it wouldn't work for noodles. The silicone bags are a bit of a faff and a pain to clean.