Yakult Danone

Yakult Danone India is a 50:50 joint venture between the Japanese probiotic pioneer Yakult Honsha and the French multinational Danone. Established in 2005, the company specializes in the production and marketing of probiotic fermented milk drinks aimed at improving intestinal health and boosting immunity. Their flagship product, Yakult, features the proprietary probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus casei Shirota, which is backed by decades of scientific research. The company operates a modern manufacturing facility in Sonepat, Haryana, and employs a unique direct-to-consumer distribution model known as the Yakult Ladies system. Through this model and traditional retail channels, the company focuses on educating the Indian market about the benefits of functional foods and preventive healthcare.