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Dairy, digestion and fermented foods

While fermented foods and probiotics are trending, these nutrients have been essential in diets for 10,000 years.

Chris Cifelli Ph.D.

September 6, 2022

While fermented foods and probiotics are trending, these nutrients have been essential in diets for 10,000 years.

Milk alternatives see mixed sales results

Oat milk, kefir and RTD coconut milk have strong years ending June 12, 2022

Brian Berk

August 30, 2022

Oat milk, kefir and RTD coconut milk have strong years ending June 12, 2022. In fact, IRI data suggests refrigerated oat milk saw strong growth with sales of $454.3 million, increasing nearly 53% year over year. Find out what brands thrived.

Lifeway Foods charity relief kefir to support Ukrainian humanitarian efforts

Lifeway Foods to launch charity relief kefir product to support Ukrainian humanitarian aid

All profits from the product’s sale will go toward Ukrainian humanitarian aid, with a commitment up to $1 million.

May 11, 2022

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, said it continues to stand with the people of Ukraine by expanding humanitarian relief efforts to support those in need.

Cultured dairy sales tumble at retail

Only two categories posted positive results.

Kathie Canning

April 29, 2022

In last May’s Market Trends report, we shared a strong growth story for most cultured dairy categories at retail.

Add health-and-wellness appeal to cultured dairy

Cultured dairy products that deliver gut health benefits, added protein and less sugar will resonate with today’s consumers.

Kathie Canning

March 30, 2022

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers already were showing “deep interest” in their own health and wellbeing (and that of animals and the planet), according to Chicago-based ADM. And that interest-only intensified with the arrival of the pandemic.

Lifeway Foods announces intent to acquire assets of GlenOaks Farms

The acquisition will expand Lifeway Foods’ position within the better-for-you drinkable dairy space.

August 3, 2021

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and other fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced its intent to acquire certain assets of privately held Laguna Beach, Calif.-based GlenOaks Farms Inc., a drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.

It’s cultured dairy’s time to shine

Dollar sales rose steeply in most retail cultured dairy categories.

Kathie Canning

April 19, 2021

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers ate at home more often during the past year — and many of them baked and cooked up a storm, too. That reality translated into rosy sales at retail for a number of cultured dairy categories.

Cultured dairy category is on-trend and growing

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and some on-trend innovation on the part of dairy processors, consumer demand for cultured dairy products is strong.

Kathie Canning

March 31, 2021

Cultured dairy products, dairy products fermented with lactic acid bacteria, have been around for absolutely ages. The COVID-19 pandemic and a bit of innovation on the part of dairy processors, however, have combined to build consumer demand in a number of cultured dairy segments during the past year or so.

Lifeway debuts kefir shots, organic grass-fed kefir

The offerings respond to growing consumer interest in functional foods.

February 24, 2021

Morton Grove, Ill.-based Lifeway Foods Inc. added two new lines to its collection of kefir products: 3.5-ounce functional shot multipacks and organic grass-fed kefir.

Lifeway Foods launches Giving Tuesday initiatives

The kefir maker also released a holiday commercial to spread the message of resilience and love.

December 1, 2020

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, said it is kicking off this holiday season with the release of its holiday commercial and Giving Tuesday initiatives.