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Lifeway Foods® Announces Probiotic Kefir Butter™, a Premium European-Style Cultured Butter

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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 Butter™, a hand churned, spreadable cultured European...

January 13, 2026
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Edward Smolyansky Responds to ISS Board Recommendation

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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...

December 19, 2025
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Lifeway Foods Receives ISS Recommendation Supporting Company Nominees

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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...

December 18, 2025
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Edward Smolyansky Files Definitive Proxy Statement toward Achieving Further Board Change and a New Beginning for Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY)

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Letter Urges Shareholders to Vote the GREEN Universal Proxy Card for Nominees. CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky today announced that he has filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFN14A) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the upcoming...

December 5, 2025
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Leading U.S. Kefir Brand Lifeway Foods Named to Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business List in Best Challenger Brands Category

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The annual list recognizes the industry-leading companies that are the best at what they do MORTON GROVE, Ill., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company") is proud to announce its inclusion on the Inc. Best in Business list in the Best...

December 3, 2025
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Edward Smolyansky Issues Statement Regarding Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) Extension of Existing Rights Plan, Board Refreshment and Delayed 2025 Annual Meeting

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Extension protects entrenched board and management rather than maximizes shareholder value; shareholders must demand an immediate vote. CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) who together exercise...

November 8, 2025
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Lifeway Foods Relaunches Basics Plus™ Line of Kefir and Colostrum Shots, Reviving a Functional Food Innovation 30 Years Ahead of Its Time

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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...

August 22, 2025Launch
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Lifeway® Foods Expands Beloved ProBugs® Kefir Line with New Conventional Whole Milk Pouches in Three Fun Flavors

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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...

Lifeway Foods Expands Distribution to San Diego Region Costco Wholesale Warehouse Locations with Kefir Variety Packs

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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,...

Lifeway Organic Flavor Fusions Kefir Line Nominated for 2025 Dairy Product of the Year by Dairy Foods

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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...

August 8, 2025Awards
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Leading Kefir Brand Lifeway Foods' CEO Julie Smolyansky Launches Industry Conversation to Explore New Voluntary Dairy Certification Standard

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Calls on Industry Partners to Join in Building a New Model for Public Health, Farmers, and Consumers MORTON GROVE, Ill., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, today announced that CEO Julie...

27% Holders Of Lifeway Foods, Edward And Ludmila Smolyansky, Criticize Q1 2025 Results And Board Governance, Citing Weak Operating Performance Masked by One-Time Gain, Declining Margins, Rising Costs, Insider Stock Sales, And Mismanagement Of Danone Offer

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June 2, 2025
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Lifeway Foods Q1 EPS $0.23 Beats $0.19 Estimate, Sales $46.09M Miss $48.50M Estimate

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May 13, 2025
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Edward Smolyansky, Together With Ludmila Smolyansky, Who Beneficially Own ~27% Of Outstanding Shares Of Lifeway Foods Common Stock, Issues Statement In Response To Lifeway's Amended 2024 Annual Report

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May 2, 2025
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Reported May, 1 2025: Lifeway Foods Form4 Filing Shows Ludmila Smolyansky Sold 20,518 Shares At An Average Price Of $23.77/Share

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May 2, 2025
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Reported Earlier, Lifeway Foods Hits Record $5M Weekly Gross Sales, Up 35% YoY On Surging Demand For Kefir And Farmer Cheese

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April 30, 2025
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Lifeway Foods Issues Response Regarding Edward Smolyansky's Nomination Notice With Respect To Seven Candidates To Board; Asks Shareholders Not To Take Any Action At This Time

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March 24, 2025
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Lifeway Foods Q4 EPS $(0.01) Misses $0.21 Estimate, Sales $46.93M Miss $48.00M Estimate

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March 14, 2025
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Reported Earlier, Lifeway Farmer Cheese Grows Retail Presence With Rollout To 1,400 Albertsons Locations

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February 14, 2025
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What's Going On With Lifeway Stock After Rejecting Revised Acquisition Offer From Danone?

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Lifeway Foods shares fall after rejecting Danone's $27 per share acquisition offer, citing undervaluation and prioritizing growth.

November 20, 2024
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Lifeway Foods Announced That Its Board Of Directors Has Rejected The Revised Unsolicited Proposal Made On November 15, 2024 By Danone North America To Acquire All The Shares Of Lifeway That It Does Not Already Own For $27.00 Per Share

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November 20, 2024
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Lifeway Foods Confirms Receipt Of Revised, Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal From Danone To Acquire All Outstanding Shares Of Common Stock Of Lifeway It Does Not Already Own For $27.00 Per Share In Cash

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November 15, 2024
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Danone North America PBC Sent Second Letter To Lifeway Foods To Express Disappointment In Board's Response To Initial Proposal; Reiterates Danone North America PBC's Strong Commitment To Proposed Transaction; Updated Proposal, Danone North America PBC Inc

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November 15, 2024
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Lifeway Foods Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.19 Misses $0.27 Estimate, Sales $46.095M Miss $49.750M Estimate

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November 14, 2024
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Lifeway Foods Rejects Proposal To Acquire All The Shares Of Lifeway That It Does Not Already Own For $25.00 Per Share From Danone; Adopts Limited Duration Shareholder Rights Plan

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November 5, 2024
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