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  • 2018
    • 40th Anniversary of Yakult Philippines Incorporated
    • Cavite Depot started its operation
    • Yakult Philippines reached more than 3 million bottles daily average sales

 

  • 2017
    • Antipolo Depot was inaugurated and started its operation
    • Renovation of Factory Audio Visual Room was finished

 

  • 2016
    • 4th Phase of Plant Building expansion
    • Ground breaking of Yakult Antipolo Depot

 

  • 2015
    • The 80th anniversary of Yakult’s founding.

 

  • 2014
    • Yakult Light was introduced in the Philippines
    • The Cold Storage of Calamba Plant was expanded
    • Yakult Marilao Depot at Bulacan was inaugurated
    • Yakult Gold was introduced to the market in Japan

 

  • 2013
    • Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota obtains GRAS Certification from the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

 

  • 2012
    • Opening of Yakult Victoria Depot
    • Yakult launches Yakult Space Discovery Project

 

  • 2011
    • 3rd Phase Plant Building expansion takes place
    • Warehouse 3 of Calamba Plant was constructed
    • The shape of the Yakult container is registered as a three-dimensional trademark.
    • “Malena”, “Dinner”, and “Rooster” advertising campaign was launched in July 2011

 

  • 2008
    • Mini Route Section of Direct Sales Department launched.
    • BF-1 fermented milk drink is introduced to the market

 

  • 2007
    • The Philippine Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria Symposium is held at the Don Vicente Dy Sun Sr. Hall, Yakult Annex Building

 

  • 2006
    • The Yakult annex building was inaugurated

 

  • 2005
    • Research center is established in Europe (Belgium)
    • Oxaliplatin, a cancer chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer, is approved under the name of Elplat.

 

  • 2004
    • Pretio fermented milk drink is introduced to the market.

 

  • 2003
    • The 2nd phase of Plant Building expansion

 

  • 2002
    • The “Ok Ka Ba Tiyan?” series of advertising materials, including “MRT”, “Masculado”, and “Buhok”, are launched

 

  • 1999
    • The new full-color design for shrink packaging is launched
    • Yakult 400 fermented milk drink is introduced to the market

 

  • 1998
    • The first expansion of Calamaba Plant was finished.
    • Yakult is approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for labeling as Foods for Specified Health Uses.

 

  • 1995
    • Parabio Series premium-quality skincare product line is introduced to the market.

 

  • 1992
    • Yakult scientific facts and information are disseminated through film showings among barangays, schools and public institutions
    • Yakult Mascots, Mr Lactobacillus and Mr Yakult, are unveiled to the public
    • The first Yakult Shrink Pack and two colored bottles are introduced to the market
    • Yakult Bio-Science Foundation is established.

 

  • 1990
    • YPI and YMC transfer to Agoncillo Liaison Office from the Heritage Condominium

 

  • 1988
    • Booking Section of Direct Sales Department is launched
    • The Provincial Dealers Department is created to supervise, monitor and assist the growing number of provincial distributors
    • The Yakult 10-Miler Health Run is initiated and becomes a much awaited annual event

 

  • 1986
    • The Medical Relations Unit is created to further emphasize the company’s thrust in propagating good health in schools, health centers, and hospitals.

 

  • 1981
    • Yakult 80 & Revecy S.E. Series is introduced to the market.
    • The Yakult Lady (YL) System is initiated

 

  • 1980
    • Toughman is introduced to the market.

 

  • 1979
    • Dr. Minoru Shirota visits Yakult Philippines.
    • Yakult Seichoyaku intestinal regulator – an over-the-counter medicine is introduced to the healthcare industry

 

  • 1978
    • The manufacturing plant launches operations, and the sale of locally produced Yakult began.
    • Route section was launched
    • Mil-Mil bifidobacteria-fermented milk is introduced to the market.

 

  • 1977
    • Yakult Philippines Inc. (YPI) and Yakult Marketing Corp. (YMC) were established on May 25 and June 22 respectively.
    • The Yakult Plant in Bo. Makiling, Calamba City, Laguna begins construction.

 

  • 1975
    • Biolactis capsules ethical drug is introduced to the healthcare industry, thereby marking Yakult’s entrance into the pharmaceutical business.

 

  • 1971
    • The company begins the full-scale sale of cosmetics.

 

  • 1970
    • Joie fermented milk is introduced to the market.

 

  • 1967
    • Research Institute is established in Kunitachi, Tokyo (later known as Yakult Central Institute)

 

  • 1963
    • Yakult launches its unique Yakult Lady home delivery system.

 

  • 1955
    • Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is established (Nishi-Hatchobori, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo) Research Institute is established in Kyoto.

 

  • 1940
    • Local offices of the Association for Promotion of Preventive Bacteria Strain Shirota are established in various parts of Japan for the purpose of marketing and distributing Yakult.

 

  • 1938
    • Yakult is registered as a trademark.

 

  • 1935
    • Yakult is manufactured and introduced to the market.

 

  • 1930
    • Dr. Minoru Shirota succeeds in strengthening and culturing lactic acid bacteria, useful for maintaining health (Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota)