Lifeway Foods today announced that it expects net sales for the full year ended December 31, 2025, to reach between $211.0 million and $212.5 million, which would mark the highest annual revenue in the company’s 35-year history. This projection reflects a year-over-year increase of more than 15% compared with 2024, driven by both expanded distribution in major grocery chains and the continued rollout of new flavors in its core kefir portfolio. The guidance is unaudited and subject to customary risks, but it underscores Lifeway’s ability to capitalize on growing consumer demand for fermented and probiotic-rich dairy products.

On January 13, 2026, Lifeway President and CEO Julie Smolyansky will host a live fireside chat at the ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida. In her session, she will detail the company’s explosive growth trajectory, including a 20% increase in U.S. retail shelf points over the past 12 months and the launch of its ProBugs® line into 1,500 new club-store doors. The presentation will be webcast on the company’s investor relations website, offering investors and analysts direct insight into Lifeway’s marketing investments, cost-management initiatives and product innovation pipeline.

The recently released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans notably endorse full-fat dairy and fermented foods, specifically calling out kefir for its role in supporting a healthy microbiome. Lifeway expects this endorsement to create meaningful tailwinds across both retail and institutional channels. Because federal nutrition policy influences school meal programs and healthcare foodservice standards, Lifeway anticipates increased order volumes from government-supported entities. The company estimates that institutional sales could grow by up to 10% over the next two years as meal-program operators align with the new guidelines.

Beyond its U.S. footprint, Lifeway’s fermented dairy products are now sold in six international markets, including Mexico, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. The company has secured distribution agreements with three major European foodservice groups, which collectively serve over 5,000 accounts. Lifeway’s brand strength is further validated by recent accolades—TIME’s Growth Leaders list, Dairy Foods’ Processor of the Year 2025 and Forbes’ Best Small Companies—which management believes will support both consumer awareness and retail negotiations as the company seeks to double international sales over the next three years.