PRODUCTS WHERE TO BUY FACTORY TOURS COMMUNITY COMPANY FAQs HISTORY 2019 Yakult U.S.A. Inc. expands U.S. sales area to the entire country 2014 Yakult U.S.A. Inc. California Factory opens. 2012 Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota affirmed GRAS (Generally Recoginized as Safe) Status by FDA 2007 The name of the company in the U.S. changed to Yakult U.S.A. Inc. 2005 Microbiological Research Center is established in Europe (Belgium) 1998 Yakult is approved as "Food for Specific Health Uses" by Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare 1990 Yakult International (U.S.A.) is established 1986 Fuji Susono dairy product manufacturing plant is completed 1981 Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is listed in the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange 1978 Yakult Swallows win their first Japanese Professional Baseball League Championship 1972 New Headquarters building is completed in Minato-ku, Tokyo 1968 Yakult's iconic Plastic bottle is introduced 1967 Yakult Central Institute for Microbiological Research is established in Kunitachi, Tokyo 1964 Yakult Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) opens. Yakult's first overseas business begins 1963 Yakult Lady home delivery begins 1955 Yakult Research Institute is established in Kyoto 1955 Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Headquarters) is established 1935 Yakult is introduced to the market in Japan 1930 Dr. Minoru Shirota successfully cultured Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota Home Products Where to Buy Factory Tours Company FAQs Privacy Policy Contact © 2021 Yakult U.S.A. Inc., All Rights Reserved.

PRODUCTS WHERE TO BUY FACTORY TOURS COMMUNITY COMPANY FAQs YAKULT Worldwide To spread the ideals of Shirota-ism, that is to promote good health through prevention of diseases to people of all nations, Yakult began its first overseas operation in Taiwan in 1964. Since then, Yakult’s network has expanded to over 40 countries and regions worldwide and where people drink it every day. This makes Yakult the world’s leading probiotic drink. Yakult’s tribute to healthy living is synonymous with “healthy naturally and trusted globally”! Click on the country in the map below to visit the respective Yakult website in that country. Home Products Where to Buy Factory Tours Company FAQs Privacy Policy Contact © 2021 Yakult U.S.A. Inc., All Rights Reserved.

PRODUCTS WHERE TO BUY FACTORY TOURS COMMUNITY COMPANY FAQs FAQs Q. How many bottles of Yakult are recommended per day? A. We recommend drinking one or two bottles daily as part of your regular diet. Q. Who can drink Yakult? Q. When is the best time of day to drink Yakult? Q. What are the ingredients? Q. What are the benefits of drinking Yakult regularly? Q. Are probiotics safe? Q. Is Yakult a yogurt drink? Q. Can I drink it if I am lactose intolerant? Q. Does Yakult have any side effects? Q. I have to watch my sugar intake. Is Yakult ok? Q. What do I do if I cannot find Yakult in my local grocery store? Q. Can I drink Yakult after the "best if used by" date? Q. Where is Yakult located? Q. What is the difference between Yakult and Yakult Light? Q. Does Yakult Light taste different? Home Products Where to Buy Factory Tours Company FAQs Privacy Policy Contact © 2021 Yakult U.S.A. Inc., All Rights Reserved.