Lifeway Foods Supercharges Growth with Strategic Waukesha Expansion -- A High-Impact Move from America's Probiotic Kefir Leader
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), America's leading kefir producer, has announced significant expansion progress at its Waukesha, Wisconsin facility. The company has completed stage one of a multi-million dollar expansion project that will double production capacity when fully operational in Q3 2026.
The company reported impressive financial results, including record Q2 2025 net sales of $53.9 million (18% YoY growth) and strong Q3 performance with $39.1 million in unaudited net sales for July-August (20% YoY increase). Lifeway has achieved 22 consecutive quarters of growth and commands over 90% of the U.S. kefir market, with distribution across multiple countries.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), il principale produttore di kefir negli Stati Uniti, ha annunciato notevoli progressi nell'espansione dello stabilimento di Waukesha, in Wisconsin. L'azienda ha completato la prima fase di un progetto di espansione multimilionario che raddoppierà la capacità produttiva una volta pienamente operativo nel terzo trimestre del 2026.
L'azienda ha riportato risultati finanziari impressionanti, tra cui vendite nette record nel secondo trimestre 2025 di 53,9 milioni di dollari (crescita annua dell'18%) e una solida performance nel terzo trimestre con 39,1 milioni di dollari in vendite nette non auditate per luglio-agosto (aumento annuo del 20%). Lifeway ha realizzato 22 trimestri consecutivi di crescita e detiene oltre il 90% del mercato statunitense del kefir, con distribuzione in diversi paesi.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), el principal productor de kéfir de Estados Unidos, ha anunciado avances significativos en la expansión de su planta de Waukesha, Wisconsin. La compañía ha completado la primera etapa de un proyecto de expansión multimillonario que duplicará la capacidad de producción cuando opere por completo en el tercer trimestre de 2026.
La empresa reportó resultados financieros impresionantes, incluyendo ventas netas récord del 2T 2025 de 53,9 millones de dólares (crecimiento interanual del 18%) y un sólido desempeño en el 3T con 39,1 millones de dólares en ventas netas no auditadas para julio-agosto (aumento interanual del 20%). Lifeway ha logrado 22 trimestres consecutivos de crecimiento y controla más del 90% del mercado estadounidense de kéfir, con distribución en varios países.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY)은(는) 미국의 선도적 케피어 생산업체로서 위스콘신 주 와우키샤의 시설 확장에 상당한 진전을 발표했습니다. 다중 백만 달러 규모의 확장 프로젝트의 1단계를 완료했으며, 2026년 3분기에 완전히 가동될 때 생산 능력을 두 배로 확대할 예정입니다.
회사은 2025년 2분기 기록적인 매출 5,390만 달러(전년동기 대비 18% 증가) 및 3분기 실적도 강세를 보이며 7~8월의 미감사 매출이 3910만 달러로 나타났고(전년동기 대비 20% 증가)라고 보고했습니다. Lifeway는 연속 22개 분기 성장을 달성했으며 미국 케피어 시장의 90% 이상을 차지하고 있으며 다양한 국가에 유통되고 있습니다.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), premier producteur de kéfir aux États-Unis, a annoncé des progrès significatifs dans l'expansion de son usine de Waukesha, dans le Wisconsin. L'entreprise a achevé la première étape d'un projet d'expansion multimillionnaire qui doublera la capacité de production lorsqu'il sera pleinement opérationnel au troisième trimestre 2026.
L'entreprise a enregistré des résultats financiers impressionnants, notamment des ventes nettes record au 2e trimestre 2025 de 53,9 millions de dollars (croissance annuelle de 18 %) et une solide performance au 3e trimestre avec 39,1 millions de dollars de ventes nettes non auditées pour juillet-août (hausse annuelle de 20 %). Lifeway a atteint 22 trimestres consécutifs de croissance et détient plus de 90 % du marché américain du kéfir, avec une distribution dans plusieurs pays.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), weltweit führender Kefir-Hersteller in den Vereinigten Staaten, hat bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Expansion seines Werks in Waukesha, Wisconsin, bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen hat die erste Phase eines mehrmilllionenschweren Erweiterungsprojekts abgeschlossen, das die Produktionskapazität verdoppeln wird, wenn es im dritten Quartal 2026 vollständig betriebsbereit ist.
Das Unternehmen meldete beeindruckende Finanzergebnisse, darunter rekordniedrige Q2 2025 Nettoverkäufe von 53,9 Mio. USD (8 % YoY-Wachstum) und eine starke Q3-Performance mit 39,1 Mio. USD an unauditierten Nettoverkäufen für Juli-August (20 % YoY-Steigerung). Lifeway hat 22 aufeinanderfolgende Quartale des Wachstums erreicht und kontrolliert über 90 % des US-Kefir-Marktes, mit Vertrieb in mehreren Ländern.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY)، رائد إنتاج الكفير في الولايات المتحدة، أعلنت عن تقدمات كبيرة في توسيع منشأتها في واوكيشا، ويسكونسن. أنهت الشركة المرحلة الأولى من مشروع توسيع متعدد الملايين من الدولارات الذي سيضاعف طاقة الإنتاج عندما يصبح العمل به كاملًا في الربع الثالث من 2026.
وقد أبلغت الشركة عن نتائج مالية مثيرة للإعجاب، بما في ذلك إيرادات صافية قياسية للربع الثاني 2025 بلغت 53.9 مليون دولار (نمو سنوي 18%) وأداء قوي في الربع الثالث مع 39.1 مليون دولار من الإيرادات الصافية غير المراجعة لشهري يوليو-أغسطس (زيادة سنوية 20%). حققت Lifeway 22 ربعًا متتاليًا من النمو وتسيطر على أكثر من 90% من سوق الكفير الأمريكي، مع توزيع في عدة دول.
Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY)，美国领先的开菲尔生产商，宣布在威斯康星州沃基肖的工厂扩建取得重要进展。公司完成了价值数百万美元扩建项目的第一阶段，全面投产后将把产能翻倍，预计在2026年第三季度实现。
公司公布了令人印象深刻的财务业绩，包括2025年第二季度创纪录的净销售额为5,390万美元（同比增长18%），以及在第三季度的强劲表现，7-8月未审计净销售额为< b>3,910万美元（同比增长20%）。Lifeway已实现连续22个季度增长，在美国开菲尔市场占有超过90%的份额，产品分销到多多个国家。
- Record Q2 2025 net sales of $53.9 million, up 18% year-over-year
- Strong Q3 2025 start with $39.1 million in unaudited net sales (20% YoY growth)
- 22 consecutive quarters of growth
- 90% market share in U.S. kefir market
- Expanded distribution in major retailers (Target, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh)
- Production capacity set to double by Q3 2026
- Nearly doubled sales over the last five years to $186.8 million (2024 revenue)
- Significant capital expenditure required for multi-million dollar expansion
- Full expansion benefits won't be realized until Q3 2026
Insights
Lifeway's facility expansion and 18% sales growth signal strong operational momentum and scaling capabilities to meet rising demand.
Lifeway Foods has completed stage one of a significant capacity expansion at its Waukesha facility, positioning the company for continued growth acceleration. The multi-million-dollar investment will double production capacity once fully operational in Q3 2026, supporting the company's impressive growth trajectory.
The financial performance shows remarkable strength across multiple metrics. Q2 2025 delivered
Most impressive is Lifeway's 22 consecutive quarters of growth, demonstrating consistent execution and expanding market demand. The company has nearly doubled its revenue over the past five years, reaching
The capacity expansion comes at a strategic time, allowing Lifeway to satisfy growing retail partnerships with Target, Whole Foods, and Amazon Fresh while supporting international expansion. The investment in Wisconsin's dairy economy strengthens supply chain integration and local economic impact, potentially improving margins through economies of scale once fully operational.
Stage One Complete of Strategic Expansion in America's Dairyland
Lifeway is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion in
Stage one is complete. During 2025, the company doubled the number of fermentation tanks used to combine the raw milk purchased from
The next three stages are underway and expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. After this expansion is fully operational, Lifeway expects to double production, directly benefiting the
Unprecedented Momentum Across the Board
- Q2 2025 hit new highs: Lifeway achieved a record
$53.9 million 18% year-over-year jump on a comparable basis. - Category dominance continues into Q3: In just the first two months of Q3 (through August 31), Lifeway recorded
$39.1 million 20% year-over-year increase. - Earlier surge: During April–May 2025, net sales reached
$37.6 million 10.7% YoY), with year-to-date totals of$83.7 million - Consistent trajectory: Lifeway has delivered 22 consecutive quarters of growth, cementing its reputation as a retail dairy innovator.
"We're not just growing; we're accelerating," said Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods. "With record-breaking results across Q1 and Q2 and blistering momentum already in Q3, Lifeway is charting a new growth frontier. Our
Lifeway: From Pioneer to Powerhouse
Founded in 1986, Lifeway has grown from a pioneering kefir brand into a
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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