Yakult USA

Food and Beverage ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

Yakult U.S.A. is the U.S. subsidiary of Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., operating in the food and beverage services sector with a focus on probiotic beverages. The Yakult brand originated in Japan in 1935 as a probiotic beverage and is produced by Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., a pioneer in probiotics, with a portfolio that spans consumer, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. The company bases its work on scientific research, with institutes in Japan and Europe that study probiotics and the role of intestinal bacteria in health.

The U.S. operation is based in Fountain Valley, California, and serves markets in the United States and Canada. In 2024, Yakult U.S.A. expanded its manufacturing footprint with a large new production and bottling facility, signaling growth as a second U.S. plant.

Sign up for free to view info

Email Format Employee directory