Expansion of Overseas Business and Strengthening of Production and Sales Structure
First written in FY2016. 28 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
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- 2026-07-31AdvancedEarnings presentation
「Indonesia Yakult: Began selling Yakult Strawberry Flavor in June 2026. Guangzhou Yakult and China Yakult: Began selling Yakult Mango Flavor in April 2026. Vietnam Yakult: Began selling Yakult Peach Flavor in April 2026.」
The company disclosed the launch of new flavors in Indonesia, China and Vietnam, providing details of the expansion of its overseas sales. - FY2026Restructuring of the overseas production systemAnnual report
「In China, “Yakult Muscat Flavor” was launched in April last year, and sales promotion measures centered on the product resulted in solid performance. As part of the business reorganization, Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd. closed its Guangzhou First Plant in November and transferred part of its manufacturing functions to the Guangzhou Second Plant and Foshan Plant to improve the efficiency of management resources.」
While continuing to expand its overseas business, the Company closed the Guangzhou First Plant in China and carried out a reorganization transferring manufacturing functions to the Guangzhou Second Plant and Foshan Plant. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas operations began with the start of business by Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd. in March 1964. Today, centered on 27 operating sites, 1 research institute and 1 R&D center, the Company manufactures and sells mainly the fermented milk beverage “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions. Average daily sales in September this year were approximately 31.45 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales network centered on 27 operating sites, research institutes and an R&D center in 39 countries and regions, together with average daily sales of approximately 31.45 million bottles in September, was reported. - FY2025Overseas expansion and the reorganization of the China businessAnnual report
「In the United States, sales performance remained strong as the Company strengthened sales support through public relations activities and other measures and worked to increase the number of stores served. Construction of a second plant began in October last year to meet future growth in demand.」
Construction of the second plant in the United States began, production of “Yakult” continued at the new plant in the Philippines, and sales performance improved in Vietnam, Europe and elsewhere. In China, procedures to dissolve Shanghai Yakult and close the Shanghai plant began, with the disclosure covering both overseas business expansion and the reorganization of the China business. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, sales performance remained strong as the Company strengthened sales support through public relations activities and other measures and worked to increase the number of stores served. Preparations for construction of a second plant are also under way to meet future growth in demand.」
The Company expanded sales support and the number of stores served in the United States and moved into the preparation stage for construction of a second plant to meet future growth in demand. In the Philippines, production of “Yakult” began in May, and average daily overseas sales in September were approximately 30.47 million bottles. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, branches were established in June, September and November last year to expand the sales territory, and sales of “Yakult,” “Yakult Light” and “Yakult 500 Billion Light” began through the retail channels at those branches. This brought the number of sales locations in China to 53.」
The Company established branches and began sales in China, expanding the number of sales locations to 53. The number of new stores served increased in the United States, while the home-delivery network and the number of stores served expanded in Vietnam. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd. established a Meizhou branch in Meizhou, Guangdong Province, and began selling “Yakult,” “Yakult Light” and “Yakult 500 Billion Light” through the branch’s retail channel in November last year. This brought the number of sales locations in China to 53.」
A Meizhou branch was established in China, expanding the number of sales locations from 52 to 53. Average daily sales at overseas operating sites from January to December 2023 were approximately 28.80 million bottles. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, average daily sales reached a record high in August as the Company strengthened sales support through public relations activities and other measures and worked to increase the number of stores served. In July, American Yakult Co., Ltd., Bartow County, Georgia, and the Cartersville-Bartow County Economic Development Authority entered into a memorandum of understanding concerning the acquisition of a potential site for a second production plant in the United States. In China, Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd. established a Shantou branch in Shantou, Guangdong Province, and began selling “Yakult,” “Yakult Light” and “Yakult 500 Billion Light” through the branch’s retail channel in September. This brought the number of sales locations in China to 52.」
Average daily sales in the United States reached a record high in August, and a memorandum of understanding was signed concerning the acquisition of a potential site for a second plant. In China, a Shantou branch was established, expanding the number of sales locations to 52. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas operations began with the start of business by Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd. in March 1964. Today, centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute, the Company manufactures and sells mainly the fermented milk beverage “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions. Average daily sales in June this year were approximately 30.57 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales network centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute in 39 countries and regions remains in place, and average daily sales in June were reported at approximately 30.57 million bottles. A Xuzhou branch was established in China, expanding the number of sales locations to 51. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, sales performance remained solid as a result of strengthening sales support through advertising and other activities and increasing the number of stores served through proactive new-store development activities.」
The Company expanded sales support and developed new business partners in the United States, resulting in an increase in the number of stores served and solid sales performance. Average daily sales across overseas operations were approximately 29.91 million bottles. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, the Company introduced holiday packaging for “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” in October last year and strengthened sales support through advertising and other activities, resulting in solid sales performance.」
Average daily overseas sales from January to December 2022 were reported at approximately 31.54 million bottles. In the United States, sales support through holiday packaging and advertising was strengthened. In Indonesia, sales of “Yakult Light” through retail channels began. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, sales performance remained solid as a result of strengthening sales support through public relations activities and other measures, while working to increase the number of new business partners.」
In the United States, the Company expanded public relations and sales support activities and increased the number of new business partners. In Indonesia, it began selling 10-bottle packs through retail channels, while in Vietnam, promotional measures resulted in record-high average daily sales for a month. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas operations began with the start of business by Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd. in March 1964. Today, centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute, the Company manufactures and sells mainly the fermented milk beverage “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions. Average daily sales in June this year were approximately 33.81 million bottles.」
Average daily overseas sales were reported at approximately 33.81 million bottles. The Company expanded public relations and new customer development activities in the United States and expanded its home-delivery network and the number of stores supplied in Indonesia and Vietnam. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, the sales network was strengthened by expanding the number of sales locations to 50 in August last year. Construction of the Wuxi Second Plant (Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd.) is also under way to strengthen production capacity.」
The number of sales locations in China was expanded to 50, and construction of the Wuxi Second Plant continued, strengthening overseas sales and production capabilities. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas operations began with the start of business by Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd. in March 1964. Today, centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute, the Company manufactures and sells mainly the fermented milk beverage “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions. Average daily sales in December last year were approximately 28.24 million bottles. Average daily sales from January to December 2021, the fiscal period for overseas operating sites, were approximately 31.64 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales network centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute in 39 countries and regions remains in place, and average daily sales from January to December 2021 were reported at approximately 31.64 million bottles. China had 50 sales locations, while business and production activities in Myanmar were temporarily suspended. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, a Haikou branch was established in Haikou, Hainan Province, and sales of the fermented milk beverages “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” through the retail channel began in August. This brought the number of sales locations in China to 50.」
A branch was established in Haikou, China, and sales began in August, expanding the number of sales locations in China to 50. Average daily overseas sales reached approximately 35.24 million bottles. In Myanmar, business and production activities have been temporarily suspended in light of the political and infectious disease situation. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas operations began with the start of business by Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd. in March 1964. Today, centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute, the Company manufactures and sells mainly the fermented milk beverage “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions. Average daily sales in June this year were approximately 34.52 million bottles. In the Philippines, the Company began construction in June of a second plant producing “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” through Philippine Yakult, Inc., an equity-method affiliate. In China, “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” are sold through 49 sales locations. Sales began in Xining, Qinghai Province, in April, expanding the sales territory.」
Average daily overseas sales were reported at approximately 34.52 million bottles. Construction of a second plant began in the Philippines, and sales began in Xining, Qinghai Province, China. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for March this year were approximately 31.59 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales network centered on 29 operating sites and 1 research institute in 39 countries and regions remains in place. The average daily overseas sales volume was reported at approximately 31.59 million bottles. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for December last year were approximately 27.63 million bottles. Average daily sales at the overseas business locations for their fiscal year, January to December 2020, were approximately 30.56 million bottles.」
The overseas system of manufacturing and sales continued across 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales at the overseas business locations from January to December 2020 were reported at approximately 30.56 million bottles. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for September this year were approximately 35.97 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales system centered on 39 countries and regions, 29 business locations and 1 research institute continued, with average daily sales for September reported at approximately 35.97 million bottles. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, we established branches in Hengyang, Hunan Province, Wuhu, Anhui Province, and Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, and will begin selling “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” through the retail channel. As a result, the number of sales bases in China will reach 49.」
The company reported progress in its overseas sales system through the establishment of 3 branches in China, expanding the number of sales bases to 49. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for March this year were approximately 30.61 million bottles.」
The overseas system of manufacturing and sales continued across 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. The number of sales bases in China reached 46, and production and sales began in Myanmar. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for December 2019 were approximately 27.34 million bottles. Average daily sales at the overseas business locations for their fiscal year, January to December 2019, were approximately 31.62 million bottles.」
The overseas system of manufacturing and sales continued across 39 countries and regions, centered on 29 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales from January to December 2019 were reported at approximately 31.62 million bottles. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the United States, we began operations in the eastern United States and expanded the sales area to cover the entire country.」
The sales area was expanded to the entire United States following the start of operations in the eastern United States. Production and sales also began in Myanmar in August, expanding the number of countries and regions served overseas to 39. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, we established branches in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, and Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, and began selling “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” through the retail channel from June. As a result, the number of sales bases in China reached 46. The second plant building at the Wuxi plant, operated by Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd., was also completed, and production of “Yakult” began in June.」
Three branches were established in China, expanding the number of sales bases to 46. The second plant building at the Wuxi plant was completed and production began in June. The overseas sales network expanded to 39 countries and regions, and sales in Myanmar were scheduled to begin in August. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, production began at the Foshan plant, operated by Guangzhou Yakult Co., Ltd., in March this year in response to increased sales of “Yakult” and other products. Production at the second plant building within the site of the Wuxi plant, operated by Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd., began in June this year.」
Overseas operations expanded to 38 countries and regions, with 28 business locations and 1 research institute. Production began at the Foshan plant and the second plant building at Wuxi, and sales also began in Denmark. Average daily overseas sales were approximately 29.85 million bottles. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 37 countries and regions, centered on 28 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for December 2018 were approximately 26.93 million bottles. Average daily sales for the overseas business locations’ fiscal year, January to December 2018, were approximately 31.13 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales system centered on 37 countries and regions, 28 business locations and 1 research institute continued. Average daily sales at the overseas business locations from January to December 2018 were approximately 31.13 million bottles. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 37 countries and regions, centered on 28 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for September 2018 were approximately 33.46 million bottles.」
The overseas manufacturing and sales system centered on 37 countries and regions, 28 business locations and 1 research institute continued, with average daily sales for September 2018 reported at approximately 33.46 million bottles. Preparations for the start of production and sales in Myanmar also continued. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, we established a branch in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, and began selling “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” in stores in Guiyang and surrounding cities from June. As a result, the total number of sales bases in China reached 43.」
A branch was established in Guiyang, China, where sales began, bringing the total number of sales bases in China to 43. Average daily overseas sales reached approximately 34.19 million bottles. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「By January this year, the total number of sales bases in China had increased to 42, further strengthening the sales system. In response to increased sales of “Yakult,” construction began on a new plant in Foshan, Guangdong Province, and a second plant building within the site of the Wuxi plant, operated by Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd., with production scheduled to begin in 2019.」
The number of sales bases in China increased to 42, and construction progressed on the new Foshan plant and the second plant building at the Wuxi plant. Average daily overseas sales for March 2018 were approximately 29.78 million bottles. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As sales of “Yakult” increased, construction began on a new second plant building within the site of the Wuxi plant, operated by Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd., with production scheduled to begin in June 2019.」
Construction of a second plant building began at the Wuxi plant in China, reaching the stage of targeting a production start in June 2019. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, we established sales bases in Qingyuan and Huizhou, Guangdong Province, further strengthening the sales system. As a result, the total number of sales bases in China reached 41.」
Sales bases were established in Qingyuan and Huizhou, China, bringing the total number of sales bases in China to 41. The company also reported average daily overseas sales of approximately 34.76 million bottles. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, construction began on the Foshan plant in Foshan, Guangdong Province, which will be the sixth plant in China, with production scheduled to begin in March 2019. In Vietnam, we established the country’s ninth branch in Can Tho and began selling “Yakult” through the home-delivery channel in Can Tho and surrounding cities in April.」
Construction began on China’s sixth plant, the Foshan plant, with production scheduled to begin in March 2019. In Vietnam, the ninth branch was established and sales began in and around Can Tho. Average daily overseas sales reached approximately 32.02 million bottles. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 37 countries and regions, centered on 28 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for March 2017 were approximately 28.66 million bottles, an increase of 2.04 million bottles year on year.」
Overseas operations expanded to 37 countries and regions, with 28 business locations and 1 research institute, and average daily sales increased by 2.04 million bottles year on year. The sales network also expanded through the opening of 3 branches in China and the start of import sales in the Gulf states of the Middle East. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, sales began last June in Kunming, Yunnan Province, and Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. We also established branches in Taiyuan, Harbin and Jiaxing, and began selling “Yakult” and “Yakult Light” in January this year. These initiatives further strengthened the sales system.」
Three branches were established in China, with sales beginning in January 2017. Average daily overseas sales for January to December 2016 were approximately 28.00 million bottles, an increase of 1.52 million bottles year on year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 32 countries and regions, centered on 27 business locations and 1 research institute. In the United States, sales of “Yakult” began successively at major retail chains, mainly in the Midwest, from July.」
Average daily overseas sales increased by 2.31 million bottles year on year to approximately 32.01 million bottles, and sales began at major retail chains in the U.S. Midwest. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In China, we began sales in June in Kunming, Yunnan Province, and Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where branches had been established in January. In the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, we established Myanmar Yakult Co., Ltd. in April. Preparations are currently under way for the start of “Yakult” production and sales in 2018.」
Sales began in Kunming and Nanning, China, and a Myanmar subsidiary was established. In Myanmar, preparations continued with the aim of starting production and sales in 2018, while average daily overseas sales reached approximately 29.94 million bottles. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Overseas, beginning with Taiwan Yakult Co., Ltd.’s launch of operations in March 1964, we currently manufacture and sell mainly the fermented milk drink “Yakult” in 32 countries and regions, centered on 27 business locations and 1 research institute. Average daily sales for March 2016 were approximately 26.59 million bottles.」
Overseas operations are a primary growth area, with initiatives including the start of production at the Wuxi plant in China, the establishment of Middle East Yakult Co., Ltd. and the strengthening of sales channels.