about yakult

Yakult About Us

Yakult: A Fermented Milk Drink Inspired by the Pursuit of Good Health

Founded on the vision of Dr. Minoru Shirota, Yakult reflects a lifelong dedication to preventive medicine and global well-being.

Yakult, the world’s pioneer in probiotics, was born out of a passion for health and science. It was developed in Japan in 1935 by Dr. Minoru Shirota, a microbiologist who successfully cultured and fortified a strain of lactic acid bacteria beneficial to human health — the unique Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS). Today, Yakult is trusted by millions in over 40 countries and regions, with more than 38 million bottles consumed daily. The brand maintains a strong presence across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

We are committed to build healthier communities by spreading the power of probiotics in the Middle East region through various sales, marketing activities and public relations.

COMMITMENT

We contribute to the health and happiness of people around the world through pursuit of excellence in life science in general and our research and experience in microorganisms in particular.

MISSION

Vision

Expanding our business range and presence to help people around the world lead a healthy life. Yakult will continue to honor our roots in Shirota-ism and our corporate philosophy and deliver the irreplaceable joy of good health to people around the world.

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