MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, is partnering with Barry's, the global leader in boutique fitness, for its Find Your Strength challenge, fueling participants with the newly launched, kefir-packed Power Play shake available at Barry's Fuel Bar locations nationwide. Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of America's Growth Leaders by TIME, as D ...

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Core Thesis - Lifeway Foods (LWAY) is considered undervalued relative to its growth potential in the kefir manufacturing sector [1] Company Insights - The CEO of Lifeway Foods, Julie Smolyanski, has family members involved in the business, which may influence investor interest [1] Investment Perspective - The analysis focuses on long-term investment opportunities, particularly in the food manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of growth opportunities and valuation metrics [1]

Group 1 - The core thesis is that Lifeway Foods (LWAY), a kefir manufacturing company, is undervalued relative to its growth potential [1] - The interest from other investors in Lifeway Foods is not solely based on its valuation but also on the involvement of its CEO, Julie Smolyanski, and her family members [1]

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced the upcoming launch of Probiotic Kefir Butterâ"¢, a hand churned, spreadable cultured European style butter packaged in a convenient 8oz tub. The new line will debut in three varieties: Unsalted, Sea Salt and Honey Butter. Continue Reading Lifeway Probiotic Kefir Butterâ"¢ Lifeway brings decades of experience in c ...

Financial Outlook - Lifeway Foods, Inc. expects net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025, to be in the range of $211.0 to $212.5 million[6] - Future outlook includes potential risks such as price competition and customer acceptance of products[9] Product Development and Market Strategy - The company has indicated that it may face delays in the introduction of new products[9] - Lifeway Foods, Inc. has not disclosed any new product or technology developments in this report[9] - There are no mentions of market expansion or acquisitions in the current report[9] Reporting and Compliance - The company has expressed a commitment to updating forward-looking statements as required by law[9] - The report includes a disclaimer regarding the reliance on forward-looking statements due to inherent risks and uncertainties[9] - The financial statements and exhibits are available for review on the SEC website and the company's investor relations page[9] - The report was signed by Eric Hanson, Chief Financial Officer, on January 8, 2026[14] User Data and Customer Metrics - The company has not provided specific details on user data or customer metrics in the current report[9]

Core Insights - Lifeway Foods, Inc. is set to participate in the ICR Conference on January 13, 2026, where President and CEO Julie Smolyansky will discuss the company's significant growth and its leading position in the U.S. kefir market [1] - The company projects net sales for the year ending December 31, 2025, to be between $211.0 million and $212.5 million, indicating a strong performance and expectations for record-breaking revenue [1] Company Overview - Lifeway Foods, Inc. is recognized as a leading supplier of probiotic fermented beverages, specifically kefir, and has received accolades such as being named one of America's Growth Leaders by TIME and Dairy Foods' Processor of the Year 2025 [3] - The company offers a variety of products, including drinkable kefir, cheeses, and a ProBugs® line for children, with distribution across the United States and several international markets including Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, the UAE, and France [3]

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today welcomed the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These new guidelines endorse full-fat dairy and highlight fermented foods, specially calling out kefir for its potential role in supporting a healthy microbiome. Continue Reading Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky Media: Derek Miller Vice President of Commun ...

Highlights ISS concerns around Lifeway's governance, board practices and composition CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest individual shareholder of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), today drew attention to critical governance concerns identified by Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") in its recent proxy analysis. Mr. Smolyansky's full letter to the shareholders can be accessed here. In its report, ISS questioned Lifeway's approach to shareholder and proxy advisor engage ...

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company") a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented dairy products, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that shareholders vote FOR all of the Company's director nominees (the "Board Nominees") and WITHHOLD votes from nominees submitted by Edward Smolyansky (the "Dissident Nominees") at Lifeway's upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for De ...