Overview

The Department of Biotechnology, Sharda School of Bio-Science & Technology (SSBT) is organizing an Industrial Visit to Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd for its pre-final year students of Biotechnology, Food Process Technology and Genetic Engineering programs from 7th April 2025 to 10th April 2025.

 

Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd manufacture at an ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 and is HACCP certified factory in Sonepat, Haryana in North India. The factory is designed as per international standards and special care.

 

Yakult is a fermented milk drink that contains over 6.5 billion probiotic bacteria - Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota. A delicious probiotic drink that helps improve digestion due to beneficial bacteria. These bacteria reach the intestine alive and suppress the growth of harmful bacteria. Yakult helps to maintain a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. This probiotic drink was launched in India in 2007 by the company.

Objectives of Event

  1. Understanding Production Processes: Gain insight into the manufacturing processes and technologies used in the production of probiotic dairy products, including the fermentation, bottling, and quality control procedures.   
  2. Learning about Quality Assurance: Observe and understand the quality assurance measures and standards that Yakult Danone implements to ensure product safety, consistency, and efficacy.    
  3. Exploring Supply Chain Management: Examine the supply chain and logistics involved in sourcing raw materials, managing inventory, and distributing finished products to various markets.   
  4. Analyzing Business Strategies: Discuss and analyze the business strategies employed by Yakult Danone, including marketing approaches, market segmentation, and consumer engagement, to understand how the company maintains its competitive edge.
  5. Investigating Sustainability Practices: Investigate the company’s sustainability initiatives and environmental practices, such as waste management, energy efficiency, and sustainable sourcing, to learn about their commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Convener Details

Conveners:

 

  • Prof. (Dr.) Parma Nand, Pro VC-Sharda University
  • Prof. (Dr.) Baishnab Charan Tripathy, Dean-SSBT

Co-Convener:

  • Dr. R. Rajesh Kannan, HoD-Department of Biotechnology, SSBT

Co-ordinators:

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Speaker Details:

  • Ms. Mehak Garg