Brazil Yakult Commerce Corporation

After years of continuous research, Dr. Minoru Shirota selected a species of lactobacillus resistant to stomach acid that, when kept alive in the intestine, inhibits the proliferation of harmful intestinal bacteria. This promotes the balance of the intestinal microbiota. This microorganism revolutionized the entire concept of health and was named Lactobacillus casei Shirota.

Launch of Yakult Fermented Milk, a food made from skimmed milk fermented with Lactobacillus casei Shirota. To make the product easily accessible to the largest number of people, a home delivery system was adopted. Thus, Yakult Fermented Milk became one of the most consumed foods of the 20th century.

To continue the work initiated by Dr. Minoru Shirota, the distribution of Yakult Fermented Milk in Japan was carried out by the “Yakult Ladies.”

Start of Yakult's international activities in Taiwan.

Transfer of the Kyoto research institute to the city of Kunitachi, Tokyo.

Dr. Shirota came to Brazil for the inauguration of the Yakult factory in São Bernardo do Campo, the company's first outside Asia.

Yakult's activities in Hong Kong.

In recognition of dedication to the health of the population, Dr. Minoru Shirota received Japan's highest decoration.

Made the 3rd visit to Brazil. On this occasion, planted tree seedlings at the São Bernardo do Campo factory.

Passed away on March 10 at the age of 82, leaving as a legacy the opportunity to achieve a better quality of life through good health.