At a glance
- Japanese name
- 株式会社ヤクルト本社
- Established
- 1955
- Location
- Minato, Tokyo
- English support
- English corporate site; multi-country subsidiaries
- Export experience
- Global
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Halal (selected lines)
- Website
- www.yakult.co.jp/english
Editor's scoring
Overall 13/25 (52%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthStrong
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Tokyo-listed probiotic-beverage and pharmaceutical group founded 1955. Operates the world's largest Lactobacillus casei Shirota production system, supplying both consumer Yakult-branded beverage and B2B probiotic-strain feedstock for supplement OEMs. R&D division supplies specialty probiotic strains, lactobacillus-derived ingredients, and tomato-fermented blood-pressure-supportive ingredients. Substantial overseas operations in Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Ingredients offered
Ingredient listings for this manufacturer are being prepared.
FAQ about Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. produce?
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is being onboarded to the OEM JAPAN sourcing platform. Their full ingredient catalog will be listed once verification is complete; in the meantime, send an inquiry and our team will return with available product options.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. Where is Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is based in Minato, Tokyo, Japan (established 1955). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. English corporate site; multi-country subsidiaries Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. have?
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and Halal (selected lines). They have prior export experience (markets served include: Global).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-05-05