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Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Lifeway Foods, Inc.

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Morton Grove, IL · LWAY · Public
Lifeway Foods is experiencing exceptional growth with 37% organic revenue growth in Q1 2026 and 26 consecutive quarters of positive growth, driven by strong demand for probiotic and protein-rich kefir products. The company is navigating corporate governance changes following Danone's complete exit via secondary offering, while simultaneously executing aggressive brand marketing and retail partnerships.

Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets. Its principal offering is drinkable kefir, a fermented dairy item available in numerous forms, including organic and conventional options, various volumes, flavors, and formulations such as reduced-fat, fat-free, whole milk, high-protein, and BioKefir. Additionally, the company supplies European-style soft cheeses, cream, and other dairy selections. Their product portfolio also features ProBugs, a dedicated kefir line for children; single-serving cupped kefirs; Icelandic Skyr, which includes strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in both soft-serve and pre-packaged pint formats. These products are sold under their proprietary Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, and also as private label merchandise for other customers. Sales are primarily conducted via their internal sales personnel, alongside the use of brokers and third-party distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Employees
291
Mfg Plants
3
All Facilities
4
Activity
8/10
Type
Public

Plant Locations (4 mapped)

LWAY Stock Price

Manufacturing Plants (3)

Morton Grove HQ & Manufacturing
Morton Grove, IL
Corporate HQ and primary kefir production plant; also produces farmer cheese; main kefir processing center since 1999
Fresh Made Dairy – Philadelphia Plant
Philadelphia, PA
~25,000 sq ft plant in Northeast Philadelphia; acquired 2009; produces drinkable kefir, cheese, and other dairy products under Fresh Made brand; warehouses and distributes products
Waukesha Kefir Manufacturing Plant
Waukesha, WI
Major kefir fermentation and bottling plant; undergoing $45M four-phase expansion (2025-2026) to double production capacity; processes ~100M lbs of Wisconsin milk annually

Other Facilities (1)

Niles Distribution & Production Facility
Niles, IL · distribution
110,000 sq ft facility (50k sq ft refrigerated storage + 60k sq ft dry/office); primary distribution hub for finished kefir products; also handles some production and shipping/receiving