Lifeway Foods Inc. (LWAY)
Company Description
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally.
Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir.
The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers.
It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors.
The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Country | United States |
IPO Date | Dec 29, 1988 |
Industry | Packaged Foods |
Sector | Consumer Defensive |
Employees | 291 |
CEO | Julie Smolyansky |
Contact Details
Address: 6431 West Oakton Street Morton Grove, Illinois United States | |
Website | https://lifewaykefir.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | LWAY |
Exchange | NASDAQ |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | USD |
CIK Code | 0000814586 |
CUSIP Number | 531914109 |
ISIN Number | US5319141090 |
Employer ID | 36-3442829 |
SIC Code | 2020 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Julie Smolyansky | Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President & Secretary |
Eric A. Hanson | Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer |
Latest SEC Filings
Date | Type | Title |
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Apr 14, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Apr 02, 2025 | 4/A | [Amend] Filing |
Apr 02, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Apr 02, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Apr 01, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Apr 01, 2025 | 4 | Filing |
Mar 28, 2025 | PREC14A | Filing |
Mar 24, 2025 | DEFA14A | Filing |
Mar 24, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
Mar 19, 2025 | 4 | Filing |