Yakult Fermented Milk Beverage

Yakult is a world-renowned probiotic fermented milk drink that originated in Japan. It was created in 1935 by Dr. Minoru Shirota, who successfully cultivated a unique strain of lactic acid bacteria known as Lactobacillus casei Shirota. This discovery led to the founding of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., which remains the ultimate owner of the brand today.

In Brazil, Yakult has a significant historical presence, having established its first factory in the country in 1968. Today, the product is primarily manufactured at the Lorena plant in São Paulo to supply the Brazilian market. While the parent company is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, the brand operates as a global leader in probiotics with local subsidiaries managing production and distribution in dozens of countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.