Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Lifeway), incorporated on May 19, 1986, is engaged in the manufacturing of probiotic, cultured, functional dairy health food products. The Company is engaged in the sale of fermented dairy products, which are produced and are sold to consumers through a network of distributors and retailers in the United States. Through its distributors, the Company also sells its products to retailers in Mexico, Costa Rica, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and the Caribbean. The Company's products reach consumers across Canada and in London, England under third-party co-manufacturing agreements and in-country distributor arrangements.
The Company's primary product is kefir, a dairy beverage similar to but distinct from yogurt, in various flavors and in various package configurations. In addition to the drinkable products, Lifeway manufactures Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a line of various farmer cheeses. Kefir also serves as a base for lower-calorie dressings, dips, marinades, soups or sauces and as a basic ingredient in other healthy, home-prepared foods. Recipes are made available through the Company's Website. In addition to the drinkable kefir that it markets to consumers of various ages, the Company also markets and sells its ProBugs line of drinkable kefir, which is delivered in its non-spill pouches (and in 3.5 ounce bottles). The Company's frozen kefir offers a nutritional profile similar to its drinkable kefir but in a frozen bar and pint size container. In addition to kefir, Lifeway produces a range of Kefir-based Eastern European style soft cheeses.
Lifeway distributes its products throughout the United States and in London, England. It owns and operates the facilities, including Morton Grove, Illinois, which is engaged in the production of kefir and cheese; Waukesha, Wisconsin, which is engaged in the production of kefir; Niles, Illinois, which is a distribution center; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is engaged in the production of kefir and cheese; Skokie, Illinois, which is engaged in the production of cheese, and Sauk Centre, Minnesota. The Company's products are sold to consumers through approximately three route-to-market pathways, including Direct store delivery (DSD), Retail-direct and Distributor. Under the direct store delivery (DSD) route to market, the Company distributes its products directly to the grocer's dairy cooler using a fleet of Company-owned vehicles and a team of seasoned Lifeway merchandisers. Lifeway operates its DSD model in the Chicago metropolitan area only. Under the retail-direct channel, its products are sold to the retailer and shipped to that retailer's distribution center. Under the distributor channel, its products are sold to distributors and shipped to that distributors designated warehouse.
The Company competes with Groupe Danone, General Mills, Inc., Dean Foods, WhiteWave Foods, Hain Celestial Group and Nestle S.A.
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The company trades on NASDAQ exchange. The company headquarter is located in Illinois, IL. The company was established in the 1986.| Ticker | LWAY |
| Long Name | Lifeway Foods, Inc. |
| Short Name | Lifeway Foods |