Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced today its second drink with LA-based organic grocer and cafe, Erewhon Market, to serve up the new, limited-edition Love Your Gut Pumpkin Spice Smoothie featuring Lifeway Organic Plain Kefir.

New Independent Directors to be Added  Stockholders' Agreement Litigation is Stayed Lifeway is Evaluating Capital Allocation Alternatives to Maximize Value Danone Will Not Vote or Deliver Consent in Favor of Proposals Contained in the Consent Solicitation MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today announced a Cooperation Agreement with Danone North America PBC ("Danone").

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today issued the following statement following Danone's withdrawal of its proposal to acquire Lifeway: We remain firmly committed to driving value for Lifeway shareholders by executing our strategic plan and continuing to explore value enhancing opportunities.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods , Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today announced the completion of stage one of its plans to double its production capacity in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the brand's latest move in a nationwide growth surge redefining the future of functional dairy.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, is proud to announce Muscle Mates™, an innovative, ready-to-drink functional beverage that pairs 20 grams of protein with 5 grams of creatine and Lifeway's 12 live and active probiotic cultures.

Momentum Continues with 20% Year-Over-Year Growth in First Two Months of Third Quarter MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the undisputed leader in kefir in the U.S., today announced estimated unaudited net sales of $39.1 million for the first two months of third quarter through August 31, 2025.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (Lifeway or The Company), a leading supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced the comeback of its Basics Plus™ line of kefir and colostrum supplement shots, a product that first debuted nearly three decades ago.

New kefir products will soon be available nationwide, making gut health for kids more accessible and affordable while still delivering high-quality, bioavailable protein MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY)(Lifeway, or The Company), a leading supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced the expansion of its popular ProBugs® line with the launch of ProBugs Kefir made with conventional whole milk in three new kid-approved flavors.

Kefir market leader posts $53.9 million in net sales, an 18% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, marking nearly six years of uninterrupted net sales growth Company posts double-digit diluted EPS gains and strong gross margin expansion year-over-year Momentum accelerates into Q3 with highest weekly sales ever recorded in July and unaudited estimate of $26.4 million in net sales for the third quarter-to-date through August 11, up over 20% year-over-year MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and reported that third quarter momentum is already outpacing last year's performance by more than 20%.

Costco Members Can Now Enjoy Lifeway's Probiotic, Protein-Packed Kefir in Convenient 8oz Multi-Pack Boxes MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, is proud to announce the launch of its signature Lifeway Kefir in the San Diego Costco region, which includes parts of California, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, is proud to announce that its new 8oz Organic Flavor Fusions line of kefir has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Dairy Product of the Year by Dairy Foods magazine.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of kefir and fermented dairy products, is proud to announce it has been named Processor of the Year by Dairy Foods Magazine – the publication's highest annual honor recognizing innovation, leadership, growth and impact in the dairy industry.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders "DO NOT VOTE" in connection with the ongoing dissident-led consent solicitation.

Voting is Still Open: Shareholders Requested to Submit Consent by August 1 to Make their Voices Heard CHICAGO , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) who together exercise voting control with respect to approximately 26% of the outstanding shares of Lifeway Foods, today provided an update on the consent solicitation process that was initiated on July 2, 2025 with the filing of a definitive consent statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):  We launched this campaign out of our sincere belief that the Lifeway Board, led by its CEO and Chair Julie Smolyansky, has been both flagrant and unrelenting in its efforts to disenfranchise shareholders. We believe that Lifeway's rejection of Danone's offer, which represented a 72% premium over the 3-month volume weighted average price, was aimed at entrenching a management team and Board that have failed to articulate a credible plan to create comparable shareholder value.

Company Plans to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 12, 2025 MORTON GROVE, Ill. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced a milestone achievement of surpassing $5.5 million in gross sales for the week ending July 13 th, 2025, representing a 66% increase from the prior year.

CHICAGO , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) who together exercise voting control with respect to approximately 26% of the outstanding shares of Lifeway Foods, today provided an update on the consent solicitation process launched through the filing of a definitive Consent Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 2, 2025. Consent Solicitation Gains Momentum "Our outreach program is fully underway, as momentum continues to build behind our consent solicitation," stated the Smolyanskys.