Alt‑milk options battle soy’s dominance in Japan
The near-term future for Japan’s market for milk alternatives, a category led by soy milk, looks bright, fuelled by ongoing…
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Yakult sets up European R&D unit in the Netherlands
Yakult Honsha has set up a European R&D unit in the Netherlands as a "global hub for food innovation". The…
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Gut-friendly dairy market takes root in India
Gut-friendly products are a growing focus for the dairy industry in India, where probiotics have long been a central part…
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Food for thought: will brain function link and GLP-1 drugs usage boost gut health category?
Nascent research into the link between gut health and brain function and the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could aid…
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Yakult to shut factory in China
Japan-based Yakult Honsha is closing a factory in China as part of changes to try to make its local business more…
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One week to go: Arena’s Dairy Innovation Strategies Asia-Pacific conference
Arena International, Just Food’s sister events business, is to host a conference next week exploring the issues shaping the dairy…
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Yakult to open Philippines factory
Japan-based Yakult Honsha has opened a second factory in the Philippines to produce its namesake probiotic milk beverages. Yakult invested…
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Yakult to build another US factory
Yakult has set out plans to boost its US production. The Japan-based group has chosen the state of Georgia for…
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Yakult sets out “healthcare company” vision
Yakult Honsha has outlined its plans to become a “healthcare company”, unveiling a new corporate strategy. The Japan-based group, known…
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Danone to sell remaining stake in Japan’s Yakult
French dairy giant Danone has revealed it is to sell its remaining stake in Japanese probiotics drink firm Yakult. In…
