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UK dairy-free brand The Coconut Collab has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Natural Kefir, designed for consumers prioritising their gut health.

Lifeway Foods is set to expand beyond drinkable kefir with the launch of Probiotic Kefir Butter, a hand-churned, spreadable European-style butter that combines traditional butter craftsmanship with the brand’s expertise in fermented foods.

Italian plant-based food specialist Valsoia is expanding its fermented food footprint and entering the dairy category with the acquisition of a majority stake in Slovenian kefir producer Kele & Kele.

UK-based Yeo Valley Organic has launched a new flavour in its popular Kefir range: Madagascan Vanilla.

Danone has officially withdrawn its proposal to acquire Lifeway Foods, a player in the US kefir and probiotic beverage market.

Lifeway Foods, a player in the probiotic and fermented dairy market, has expanded its ProBugs line with the introduction of Conventional Whole Milk Kefir pouches.

Lifeway Foods has rejected Danone’s latest offer of $27 per share to buy the remaining 76.7% stake in the business.

Lifeway Foods has debuted ten innovative new flavours of its on-the-go organic kefir drinks, inspired by global flavour trends.

Bio&Me has expanded its kefir range with new 'Good for Your Gut' Kefir Drinks.