A global company with its roots in Japan. Yakult Honsha was founded in 1955 and is best known for one of its products – Yakult. Yakult Europe first made Yakult in 1994 and continues to be the main production location for Yakult products in Europe.
Nowadays, Yakult products are sold in 40 countries and regions worldwide, with more than 40 million Yakult dairy products being enjoyed every day.
Our founder, Dr Minoru Shirota, was driven to contribute to the health and happiness of others and dedicated his life to furthering the study of microbiology and his creation – Yakult.
Yakult Science for Health is at the forefront of evolving research and considered experts in gut health.
We support healthcare professionals, researchers and students by offering a range of resources and services to reinforce and extend understanding of the gut and its profound effect on many aspects of the human body.
Science lies at the heart of Yakult
Dr. Shirota was a pioneer in the field of microbiology. In 1955 he founded the Yakult Central Institute in Japan, a world-famous centre of research excellence joined by Netherlands-based Yakult Honsha European Research in 1994. Together we are constantly adding to more than 85 years of research, enhancing our knowledge of gut health and supporting Dr Shirota’s driving belief – that a healthy gut leads to a long and healthy life.
