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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.

2020 State of the Industry: It’s a juggling act for cultured dairy

Cultured dairy categories have been keeping multiple trends in motion, with varying results.

Kathie Canning

November 12, 2020

The cultured dairy segment has been tossing multiple balls in the air in an effort to meet numerous, and sometimes seemingly conflicting, consumers trends. This balancing act has been delivering mixed results for the categories within the segment.

Lifeway Foods debuts commercial celebrating manufacturing, health care and retail heroes

The 30-second spot highlights the faces of those making a difference behind the scenes and underpins the importance of brands giving back to support relief efforts.

May 8, 2020

Lifeway Foods, a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir fermented dairy and probiotic plant-based products to support the microbiome, said it is slated to air a new commercial celebrating those who have worked tirelessly the last eight weeks to help keep America moving forward.

Mixed retail sales results for cultured dairy

Some categories are rebounding, while others continue to struggle.

Kathie Canning

May 5, 2020

You might say it's a good news/bad news story within the U.S. retail cultured dairy products space. The good news? Some cultured dairy products categories posted strong recent growth.

Cultured dairy is good for the gut

Cultured dairy processors could emphasize the functional benefits of their products to connect with health-conscious consumers

Anna Boisseau

April 9, 2020

In today's refrigerated grocery store aisles, customers can find a plethora of cultured dairy options, including yogurt/skyr, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese and kefir.