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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.

Lifeway Foods has signed a cooperation agreement with Danone North America that will see changes to its board structure and the resolution of ongoing disputes.

Danone has officially withdrawn its proposal to acquire Lifeway Foods, a player in the US kefir and probiotic beverage market.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 expanded its functional beverage portfolio with the launch of an innovative range of Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen drinks.

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.

Danone SA has made a non-binding proposal to acquire Lifeway Foods, a producer of kefir and probiotic products, for approx. $283 million.