Yakult: Live & Active Probiotic Drink

Bismarck company Yakult USA shares the benefits of incorporating probiotics into your daily routine.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:55pm

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A minimalist, neon outline illustration of a glass bottle filled with a swirling, glowing liquid, representing the internal probiotic elements of Yakult's signature beverage.Yakult's probiotic drink provides a convenient way for consumers to support their gut health with a unique, refreshing flavor.Bismarck Today

Yakult USA, a subsidiary of the Japanese probiotic drink company, has been researching and producing probiotic beverages since 1935. The company's branch manager, Rudy Lara, spoke about Yakult's history, its two microbiology research centers, and the recommended daily consumption of one to two bottles of the probiotic drink.

Why it matters

Probiotics have been a part of diets for centuries, and Yakult is one of the early pioneers in the field. As consumer interest in gut health and functional foods continues to grow, Yakult's experience and research provide insights into the benefits of incorporating probiotics into a daily routine.

The details

Yakult USA operates a factory in Fountain Valley, California that supplies the entire U.S. and Canada with its probiotic drinks. Lara recommends drinking one to two bottles of Yakult per day, which can be enjoyed at any time, including during or after meals or as an on-the-go snack.

  • Yakult was originally established in Japan in 1935.
  • Yakult USA has a factory in Fountain Valley, California.

The players

Yakult U.S.A. Inc.

A subsidiary of the Japanese probiotic drink company that has been researching and producing probiotic beverages since 1935.

Rudy Lara

The branch manager of Yakult U.S.A. Inc. who spoke about the company's history, research, and product recommendations.

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What they’re saying

“Yakult was actually an early pioneer in the probiotics field. We were originally established in Japan in 1935.”

— Rudy Lara, Branch Manager, Yakult U.S.A. Inc.

“Yakult USA has a factory here in Fountain Valley, California. It's top of the line and supplies the entire U.S. and Canada.”

— Rudy Lara, Branch Manager, Yakult U.S.A. Inc.

“Yakult can be enjoyed anytime, during or after a meal, or as an on-the-go snack that can be put into your lunch bag. Yakult helps people take their daily probiotics quickly and easily. What's more, the taste is great, with a unique flavor everyone can enjoy.”

— Rudy Lara, Branch Manager, Yakult U.S.A. Inc.

The takeaway

Yakult's long history of probiotic research and its convenient, great-tasting probiotic drink make it an accessible way for consumers to incorporate gut-healthy probiotics into their daily routines.