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

 

• 2015
  • The 80^th 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 2^nd 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)