Kefir-Leader Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky Honored in Progressive Grocer's Top Women in Grocery Awards
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), America's leading kefir supplier, announced that CEO Julie Smolyansky has been named among Progressive Grocer's 2025 Top Women in Grocery. Under her leadership, the company achieved record net sales of $186.8 million in 2024, marking a 17% year-over-year increase.
The company has launched innovative products including the Flavor Fusions line with 10 flavors and the first-to-market Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen line. Lifeway maintains its position as the #1 kefir supplier in the United States and has expanded internationally into Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, UAE, and France.
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), principale fornitore di kefir negli Stati Uniti, ha annunciato che la CEO Julie Smolyansky è stata inclusa tra le Top Women in Grocery 2025 di Progressive Grocer. Sotto la sua guida, l'azienda ha raggiunto un fatturato netto record di 186,8 milioni di dollari nel 2024, con un aumento del 17% rispetto all'anno precedente.
L'azienda ha lanciato prodotti innovativi, tra cui la linea Flavor Fusions con 10 gusti e la prima linea sul mercato di Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen. Lifeway conferma la sua posizione come fornitore numero 1 di kefir negli Stati Uniti e ha ampliato la sua presenza internazionale in Messico, Irlanda, Sudafrica, Emirati Arabi Uniti e Francia.
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), principal proveedor de kéfir en Estados Unidos, anunció que la CEO Julie Smolyansky ha sido reconocida entre las Top Women in Grocery 2025 de Progressive Grocer. Bajo su liderazgo, la compañía alcanzó ventas netas récord de 186,8 millones de dólares en 2024, representando un aumento interanual del 17%.
La empresa ha lanzado productos innovadores, incluyendo la línea Flavor Fusions con 10 sabores y la primera línea en el mercado de Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen. Lifeway mantiene su posición como el proveedor número 1 de kéfir en Estados Unidos y ha expandido internacionalmente su presencia en México, Irlanda, Sudáfrica, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Francia.
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)는 미국의 대표적인 케피어 공급업체로, CEO 줄리 스몰리안스키가 Progressive Grocer의 2025년 Top Women in Grocery에 선정되었다고 발표했습니다. 그녀의 리더십 아래 회사는 2024년에 1억 8,680만 달러의 사상 최대 순매출을 기록하며 전년 대비 17% 증가를 달성했습니다.
회사는 10가지 맛의 Flavor Fusions 라인과 최초로 시장에 선보인 Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen 라인 등 혁신적인 제품을 출시했습니다. Lifeway는 미국 내 1위 케피어 공급업체 자리를 유지하며 멕시코, 아일랜드, 남아프리카, UAE, 프랑스 등 국제 시장으로도 확장하고 있습니다.
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ : LWAY), principal fournisseur de kéfir aux États-Unis, a annoncé que sa PDG Julie Smolyansky a été nommée parmi les Top Women in Grocery 2025 par Progressive Grocer. Sous sa direction, l'entreprise a atteint un chiffre d'affaires net record de 186,8 millions de dollars en 2024, soit une augmentation de 17 % par rapport à l'année précédente.
L'entreprise a lancé des produits innovants, notamment la gamme Flavor Fusions avec 10 saveurs et la première gamme sur le marché de Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen. Lifeway conserve sa position de fournisseur numéro 1 de kéfir aux États-Unis et s'est étendue à l'international, notamment au Mexique, en Irlande, en Afrique du Sud, aux Émirats arabes unis et en France.
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), Amerikas führender Kefir-Lieferant, gab bekannt, dass CEO Julie Smolyansky zu den Progressive Grocer's Top Women in Grocery 2025 gehört. Unter ihrer Führung erzielte das Unternehmen rekordverdächtige Nettoumsätze von 186,8 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2024, was einem Jahreswachstum von 17 % entspricht.
Das Unternehmen hat innovative Produkte eingeführt, darunter die Flavor Fusions Linie mit 10 Geschmacksrichtungen sowie die erste auf dem Markt erhältliche Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen Linie. Lifeway behauptet seine Position als Nummer 1 Kefir-Lieferant in den USA und hat seine internationale Präsenz auf Mexiko, Irland, Südafrika, die VAE und Frankreich ausgeweitet.
- Record net sales of $186.8 million in 2024, up 17% year-over-year
- Successful launch of innovative product lines: Flavor Fusions and Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen
- Strong international expansion into Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, UAE, and France
- Market leadership position as #1 kefir supplier in the United States
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Award highlights Lifeway's solid growth under Smolyansky with 17% YoY sales increase to record $186.8M and strategic product innovation.
While industry awards rarely move stock prices directly, this recognition for Lifeway's CEO comes alongside substantial business performance metrics that warrant investor attention. The company's
Smolyansky's product innovation strategy deserves particular attention. The new Flavor Fusions and Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen product lines represent strategic portfolio diversification that aligns with premium pricing trends in functional beverages. The collagen addition specifically targets the high-margin beauty-from-within segment, which has seen double-digit growth industrywide. These innovations demonstrate Lifeway's ability to identify and capitalize on emerging consumer wellness trends.
Lifeway's international expansion across five countries positions it to reduce dependency on the saturated U.S. market. This geographic diversification creates multiple growth vectors, especially in markets like the UAE and France where premium functional foods command higher margins. The company's clear positioning as the #1 kefir supplier in the U.S. provides the brand equity needed to support this global strategy.
The creation of National Kefir Day and high-profile marketing activities in Chicago reveal a sophisticated brand-building approach that enhances consumer awareness without the massive advertising budgets of larger competitors. This efficient marketing approach helps protect margins while building category ownership.
Industry award recognizes her visionary leadership and significant impact on the
functional beverage and wellness sectors
The Top Women in Grocery award, one of the most respected honors in the retail and consumer packaged goods industry, celebrates female executives who are redefining the grocery space through innovation, business excellence, and mentorship. Julie's selection underscores her significant impact not only on Lifeway's growth, but on the broader wellness movement shaping today's functional food and beverage culture.
Under Julie's leadership, Lifeway has experienced consistent and impressive growth, driven by a clear vision and commitment to innovation and purpose. This momentum led to a Company record
Julie spearheads Lifeway's mission to uplift communities and champion wellness for all. Her devotion to serving others through impactful donations and hands-on volunteering reflects a deep passion for helping people. From sponsoring yoga and mindfulness events to supporting wildfire recovery efforts in
"It's an incredible honor to be recognized among the Top Women in Grocery," said Julie Smolyansky, President and CEO of Lifeway Foods. "Women bring powerful gut intuition and empathy to leadership, qualities that drive innovation and foster resilience. I'm proud to stand alongside so many inspiring women who are paving the way for the next generation of leaders in food and retail. This recognition is also a reflection of the incredible Lifeway team – their passion, creativity and dedication continue to fuel our purpose every single day."
Julie recently led a week of high-profile events in
Lifeway is not only the #1 supplier of kefir in
As the company evolves, Lifeway remains at the forefront of empowering people everywhere to nourish their bodies and love their guts.
To learn more about Lifeway's products and mission, visit lifewayfoods.com.
About Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the Company also produces a variety of cheeses and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across
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