History of Yakult

Yakult was introduced in Japan in 1935 by Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd of Japan,
based on discoveries made by Dr. Minoru Shirota, the companys founder Dr.
Shirota blazed a trail in the field of preventive medicine with his studies on a
type of lactic acid bacteria now know as Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota.
The Yakult brand became synonymous with good health and it made a
tremendous impact throughout Japan. Its entry in the market gained
immediate acceptance, which led to the establishment of the world Yakult
Group. The company was founded on the principles of preventive medicine
and has used its extensive research in Probiotics to enhance the health of its
customer since the 1930s. In the 21st century, Yakult Honsha, the
subsidiaries and overseas companies like Yakult Philippines Incorporated aim
to use their role as Probiotics pioneer and raise the quality of life for people
throughout the world.
Yakult was introduced to the Philippines in 1978. Its popularity among
Filipinos has significantly grown in the past 33 years. The Yakult Plant at
Barrio Makiling, Calamba Laguna is one of Asias best production facilities in
terms of technology, sanitation and quality control. Here, the Yakult product is
produced in a totally sanitized environment following strict quality control
standards. It is produced with minimal human intervention using modern and
technologically advanced, state-ot-the-art facilities to ensure noncontamination of the product. Rigid quality control procedures assure the
conformity of the product with the world-renowned Yakult formulation.
Through the years, Yakult Philippines, Inc. has upheld its commitment of
providing good health through the use of beneficial microorganisms. All the
endeavors the company has undertaken and continues to undertake are
guided by its principle to promote to the health of the Filipino people.
Consistent with this principle, the company continues to educate the Filipino
consumers on the health benefits of the Lactobacillus casei strain shirota. It
seeks to supplement its expanding market coverage with great missionary
zeal that good digestion leads to good health.