Lactose Intolerance
Not sure if you have ever had such experience: whenever you drink milk, your stomach gurgles and even aches. In severe cases diarrhea is unbearable. If you have experienced all these symptoms, you are likely to be one of those with lactose intolerance. Milk has been in Australian families for decades. Now it has become […]
Yakult’s Mid-Week Nutrition Check In
In October we launched our new ‘Mid-week Nutrition Check In’ series. This series will explore all things gut health and nutrition. Want to learn more about nutrition and your gut on the go? These short informative clips are just the thing! This month we focused on frequently asked questions related to children’s toileting. Looking at […]
Yakult Australia March Social Media Giveaway
Social Media Giveaway Time!!! In March check out our Facebook and Instagram page to enter, comment and tag a friend to go into the lucky draw to our limited release giveaway. The limited-edition giveaway pack up for grabs includes a Yakult Man Phone Slider, a Yakult x Hello Kitty limited edition phone charm and a […]
Only a Call Away…
Although the ‘unprecedented times’ of 2020 seem to have turned into the ‘precedented times’ of 2021, we all continue to grow and adapt to what this pandemic has thrown at us. Whilst it is crucial for us to be physically distanced, we have spent the last 18 months learning how to keep our social connections […]
Yakult x National Science Week 2021
In conjunction with National Science Week, running from 14th to the 22nd of August, Yakult Australia is offering some educational programs during the month of August to celebrate the theme Food: Different by Design. Yakult Onsite Factory Tour (School Groups only) – Science These sessions focus on Science and Lab Skills. Students will be able […]
School Holiday Program Review 2021
Every school holiday Yakult offers a program that attracts hundreds of visitors to explore our entire production process. Not only do people come from far and wide to see the intricate details of our factory but they also get to learn about the digestive system and healthy eating. This free program enables primary school age […]
Why We Need More Fibre
Most of the population do not consume enough fibre. The Heart Foundation recommends adults should aim to consume approximately 25g-30 g/day. This might seem high but the average amount of fibre an Australian consumes daily is 20.7 grams (this equates to ½ cup of oats, 1 apple and 2 carrots). So how exactly do we […]
Probiotics and Fermented Foods, Are They the Same Thing?
New advancements in research are always taking place in the food industry, it can be tricky to keep up to date with the latest findings. Probiotics and fermented foods have been popular in the media lately, although they are not the same the difference between them is unknown to many. What are probiotics? Probiotics are […]
Yakult Factory Tours – Now in Mandarin!
Interested in Mandarin-speaking Tours of Yakult? Yakult Australia is happy to announce that we are now offering a limited number of Mandarin-guided factory tours in June. We want to provide Mandarin-speaking communities with the opportunity to come and explore the story of how Yakult is made. We are located at 10 Monterey Road, Dandenong South, […]
Gut Inflammation
After the year that has been, it has become even more imperative that we value the priority of our health. Individually within our gut microbiota, there are billions of bacteria present, helping to maintain balance by keeping our gut healthy and in part also helping to support our overall wellbeing. Gut inflammation To support your health, […]