Yakult Plus Peach probiotic drink

Yakult is a world-renowned probiotic milk drink that traces its history back to 1930s Japan. It was developed by Dr. Minoru Shirota, who successfully cultivated a unique strain of lactic acid bacteria, Lacticaseibacillus casei Shirota, to support digestive health. The brand has since expanded globally, becoming a staple in the functional food and beverage market.

While the brand originated in Japan, manufacturing is highly localized to ensure product freshness. Yakult operates production facilities in dozens of countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For example, products sold in the UK and Europe are typically produced at their large-scale facility in Almere, Netherlands, while other regions are served by local factories in countries like Australia, Brazil, and China.

The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company continues to focus on life sciences and microbiology, maintaining its position as a leader in the probiotic industry through its global network of subsidiaries and research institutes.