Yakult Singapore Replaces Orange Flavour with Peach from July 2026, Sparking Mixed Online Reactions
Yakult Singapore will discontinue its orange flavour and replace it with peach starting July 2026, marking the first major flavour change in over four decades since the product's introduction in 1979. The company cited customer requests for new flavours, with peach being among the most frequently requested options. The announcement has divided consumers online, with some expressing nostalgia for orange while others welcome the change or remain indifferent.
Yakult Singapore is phasing out its iconic orange flavour in favour of peach beginning July 2026, the first significant flavour modification since the Japanese probiotic beverage launched locally in 1979. Managing director Masaaki Sunami stated that customers have long requested additional flavours, with peach emerging as one of the most popular choices, and noted the flavour's success in other markets. The announcement has generated divided reactions on social media, with some consumers expressing disappointment and attachment to the orange variant—which appears to be frequently the last flavour remaining in multi-packs—while others praised the change, citing the artificial taste of orange or welcoming the innovation. Some consumers expressed conditional acceptance, stating they would accept flavour changes as long as apple and grape varieties remain untouched. Yakult, a cultured milk drink containing the beneficial bacterial strain Lacticaseibacillus casei Shirota, has been a staple in Singaporean households since its introduction nearly 50 years ago.
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