Articles Tagged with ''kefir''

Yogurt with fruit and nuts

Add health-and-wellness appeal to cultured dairy

Cultured dairy products that deliver gut health benefits, added protein and less sugar will resonate with today’s consumers.
kathie canning
Kathie Canning
March 30, 2022

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers already were showing “deep interest” in their own health and wellbeing (and that of animals and the planet), according to Chicago-based ADM. And that interest-only intensified with the arrival of the pandemic.



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Lifeway Foods acquisition of GlenOaks

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.
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It’s cultured dairy’s time to shine

Dollar sales rose steeply in most retail cultured dairy categories.
kathie canning
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.
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Cultured dairy category is on-trend and growing

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
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.
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Lifeway kefir shots

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.
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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.


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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.


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Cultured dairy is good for the gut

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
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.
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