Yakult is a Japanese company known for its iconic probiotic milk beverage, which promotes gut health through the beneficial bacteria strain L. casei Shirota. The product was developed in 1935 by scientist Dr. Minoru Shirota who founded the company in 1955. Yakult has expanded globally, offering a range of products that contribute to the health and happiness of people around the world. In 1994 the first products were produced in the Netherlands for the European market.

Dr. Shirota was a pioneer in the field of microbiology and in 1955 he founded the Yakult Central Institute which continues to undertake cutting-edge research. Together with Yakult Honsha European Research, work is on-going to enhance our knowledge of gut health and the idea that a healthy gut leads to a long life.  

Yakult Europe BV 
Schutsluisweg 1
1332 EN Almere
The Netherlands
Tel: +31(0)36 5211 300

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