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App Tracks Distances to Raise Funds for Charity; Lifeway Adds 25 Cents Per Mile for Runners & Walkers MORTON GROVE, Ill., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading supplier of kefir cultured dairy products, today announced its sponsorship of the Charity Miles running, walking and biking app in support of The One Fund Boston fundraising initiative benefiting victims of the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. During the free two-week campaign, Lifeway will...

New Probiotic Treats to Debut at Natural Products Expo West MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oh, baby, five new super-KEFIR-fragilistic treats from Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) are on their way to a grocery store near you! All containing the probiotic power of Lifeway Kefir, the lineup ranges from freeze-dried Lifeway ProBugs(TM) Bites for infants and other new ProBugs varieties for older children to frozen kefir bars and a brand new Lowfat Honey Fig Kefir...

Lifeway Sponsored Debbie Durkin's James Bond Themed ECO-Oscars Event on Friday and Saturday Night MORTON GROVE, Ill., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir and frozen kefir, announced today it provided its delicious kefir products to attendees of the two-day Debbie Durkin's ECO-Oscars event, held on February 22(nd) and 23(rd). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120119/AQ36947LOGO-b)...

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir, announced today it is a bronze sponsor of the renowned Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, an annual event in its eleventh year that will be held from February 23(rd) to 26(th). The event is a culinary, as well as wine and spirits extravaganza, which will bring together prominent companies and food industry...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Foundation today named Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, INC (LWAY) as a member of its Global Entrepreneurs Council (GEC), a group of leading innovators dedicated to helping the Foundation apply an entrepreneurial approach to its mission of helping the United Nations solve global problems. The 2013-2014 Council is comprised of 10 of today's leading entrepreneurs under the age of 45, and draws from multiple industry...

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir , announced today it is running a pop-up frozen kefir shop at the Miami Lounge area of the legendary Sundance Film Festival from January 18(th) through the 20(th). Lifeway Foods' frozen kefir shop will serve both the original and mango flavors, with toppings including blueberries, Udi's granola, and chocolate chips. 300 VIP gift bags...

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir and organic kefir, is participating in three upcoming events during the inauguration of United States President Barack Obama and will canvas the city with healthy snacks for the crowds. As part of the solution to the obesity affecting much the country, Lifeway Foods is a healthy choice for those looking to make better food choices....

Lifeway Foods has reported total consolidated sales of approximately $11.27 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, an increase of 15%, compared to $9.82 million during the same period in 2007. Julie Smolyansky, president and CEO of Lifeway Foods, said: "We are extremely pleased with our third quarter sales. September was a record month for us, with about 40% of the quarter's shipments occurring in that month. In addition to sales growth from our regular channels and...

Lifeway Foods, a manufacturer of kefir and a provider of other natural and organic dairy products, has announced that it is franchising its Starfruit kefir boutique cafe. According to the company, the new retail concept debuted in April 2008 in Chicago and serves as a prototype for its national franchise program. The shop offers several flavors of frozen kefir with over 20 toppings as well as customized kefir parfaits, and smoothie-style kefir drinks. Julie Smolyansky, president and CEO of...