Lifeway Foods expands distribution for several product lines
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) announced expanded distribution for several of its top-selling product lines at major retailers nationwide. The company also announced it has surpassed $37.6M in net sales for the first two months of the second quarter, from April 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025, representing a 10.7% increase from the comparable period in the prior year. Year-to-date net sales for the Company as of May 31, 2025 have reached $83.7M. Given the strong Company performance, Lifeway now expects that net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, will be in the range of $52M to $56M. 'This expansion reflects the growing demand for functional foods that support gut health and overall wellness,' said Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods. 'Viral social posts on TikTok and Instagram about kefir related to anti-bloating hacks and skin health are creating robust demand for Lifeway's key product line. Additionally, we're seeing a 63% unit increase in measured channels year-to-date for Lifeway Farmer Cheese, signaling incredible potential at mass grocers for this cult favorite. We're excited to bring our probiotic-rich Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer cheese to even more families across the country, through trusted retail partners who are working with us to provide a great selection of America's favorite kefir and farmer cheese for their customers. '
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