YAKULT SINGAPORE LAUNCHES Y1000: ITS MOST CONCENTRATED PROBIOTIC DRINK

Widely popular in Japan, Yakult's Y1000 expands its range in Singapore to support better gut health 

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakult Singapore, well-loved for its premium probiotic cultured drinks, has introduced Y1000, its most concentrated probiotic drink to date. Containing over 100 billion live probiotics per bottle, Y1000 expands Yakult's probiotic range in Singapore to support a healthy gut.

Alongside Yakult Ace Light® and Yakult Gold®, Y1000 reinforces the brand's long-standing commitment to science-backed innovation, helping Singaporeans of all ages enjoy healthier lifestyles. Y1000 has also received international recognition, winning the Food Category Gold Award at the DIME Trend Awards and the X Trend Award in 2022, underscoring the product's popularity among Japanese consumers.

First introduced in Japan, Y1000 is part of the Yakult 1000 series^[1], which has been selling 3 million bottles a day in Japan. The health benefits of Y1000 build on 90 years of extensive probiotic research and contain Yakult's unique Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota™ (LcS), a probiotic strain specially cultivated to survive digestion and reach the intestines alive. There, it supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, reduces harmful bacteria, aids in digestion, and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.

Keeping a balanced and healthy gut is essential for overall wellbeing and vitality. It not only supports proper nutrient absorption and the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, which influence our energy and mood, but also boosts the body's natural defences to better handle stress, irregular sleep, and busy days. Good gut health can also reduce the risk of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which affects one in five Singaporeans.

"Singaporeans have trusted Yakult since 1979. This year, as the nation celebrates SG60 and the Yakult brand marks 90 years of heritage, we are proud to continue this journey with the launch of Y1000 in Singapore - our most concentrated probiotic drink yet. Imported directly from Japan. It offers Singaporeans more ways to enjoy Yakult daily, with the same science and quality they trust," said Sunami Masaaki, Managing Director, Yakult Singapore.

With the introduction of Y1000, Yakult now offers Singaporeans an expanded range of probiotic choices:

• Yakult Ace Light®: A lighter version of Yakult with 30 billion LcS per bottle, 30% fewer calories, and sweetened with Stevia. With zero calories, it is ideal for those who prefer a lighter taste and more probiotic support for their digestive system.
• Yakult Gold®: Formulated with less sugar and fortified with vitamin D, it contains 10 billion LcS per bottle and was awarded the Healthier Choice Symbol.
• Y1000: Containing over 100 billion LcS per bottle, it is Yakult's most concentrated probiotic drink to date.

From 1 October 2025, Y1000 will be available individually in selected FairPrice supermarkets and Japanese supermarkets such as Isetan Scotts and MEIDI-YA at Millenia Walk and Great World City, at S$3.50 per bottle.

About Yakult

Yakult was first introduced to Singaporeans in 1979 with the incorporation of Yakult Singapore in 1978. Although Yakult Singapore started humbly in three containers at Hillview Avenue, it operates today from a multi-million dollar ultra-modern plant at Senoko Avenue. As Yakult is produced daily, our customers can be assured of the highest quality and freshness of Yakult sold in Singapore. Yakult Singapore perseveres to continue its healthy journey to spread to all people in Singapore the benefits of its unique probiotic, L. paracasei strain Shirota™, along with the principles of Shirota-ism.