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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) is a U.S. manufacturer of probiotic, cultured and fermented dairy foods best known for its drinkable kefir, cheeses and ProBugs products for kids. This news page aggregates coverage of the company’s announcements, regulatory disclosures and shareholder communications so readers can follow developments affecting the LWAY stock and the underlying business.
Company news releases highlight Lifeway’s role as America’s leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir and as a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods. Recent items include product innovation such as the planned launch of Probiotic Kefir Butter™, which extends the company’s cultured dairy expertise into spreadable European-style butter, as well as updates on sales trends and volume growth for its kefir portfolio.
Investors can also find governance and capital markets news, including details of a Cooperation Agreement with Danone North America PBC, board refreshment steps, amendments to a shareholder rights plan and proxy-related communications involving Institutional Shareholder Services and significant shareholders. These stories provide context on how Lifeway’s board structure, shareholder base and strategic options are evolving.
In addition, Lifeway’s news flow covers participation in investor conferences, commentary on federal dietary guidelines that reference kefir and fermented foods, and other corporate updates. By reviewing this page, readers can see how product initiatives, governance developments and financial disclosures intersect for Lifeway Foods, Inc. and its LWAY listing on the Nasdaq Global Market.
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 has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $5 million in gross sales for the week ending April 27th, 2025. This record-breaking performance represents a 35% increase from the previous year, driven by strong demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese products.
The company, a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 13, 2025 before market hours. CEO Julie Smolyanksy will discuss these results in a pre-recorded conference call and webcast, which will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Lifeway's website.
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) faces internal turmoil as Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, who own 28% of shares, protest the dismissal of Amy Feldman, Senior Executive VP of Sales, on February 28, 2025. The firing occurs amid controversy over CEO Julie Smolyansky's recent compensation package, including a $2 million cash bonus and 283,337 shares valued at $6.5 million, representing 94% of the company's 2024 net income.
The share award is currently under litigation due to lack of required consent from major investor Danone North America. Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky demand
- Transparency regarding Feldman's termination
- Rescission of CEO's share award
- Distribution of equity to employees
- Release of Q1 2025 financial reports
The Smolyanskys have submitted a full slate of Board nominees for the 2025 Annual Meeting, pushing for leadership changes and improved governance.