Lifeway Foods Expands Farmer Cheese Distribution to 2,000 Walmart Stores Nationwide

Morton Grove, Ill., November 21, 2025 – Your quest for nutritious, protein-packed dairy just got a whole lot easier.

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, has announced a significant expansion: its Farmer Cheese is now available in a whopping 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide.

This is a strategic move to push bioavailable protein and gut-supporting cultures into the mainstream, making them accessible to everyday shoppers across America.

The timing couldn’t be better. There’s a clear momentum building around cultured dairy, with consumers rediscovering “nostalgic, wholesome foods as modern, functional staples.” Look no further than your social media feeds, where cottage cheese recipes have gone viral.

This resurgence is key in the refrigerated cultured dairy segments, like kefir and cottage cheese are enjoying double-digit year-over-year growth. Lifeway Farmer Cheese, with its versatile, protein-rich profile and live and active cultures, is perfectly positioned to ride this wave.

“Farmer Cheese is becoming a star among today’s high protein foods, thanks in part to viral recipes like those I recently shared with Katie Couric and Kelly Rizzo, and community posts that have helped bring it into the spotlight,” said Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods.

She points out its creamy texture and clean nutrition profile, calling it an “effortless upgrade” for everything from cheesecakes to bagels, or even as a superior replacement for sour cream in chili and nachos. Suddenly, this isn’t just a healthy option; it’s a culinary secret weapon.

Smolyansky further emphasized the product’s functional benefits beyond basic nutrition. “By offering an artisan cheese with live and active cultures, protein and no added sugar, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is well-positioned to lead the trends in functional nutrition by supporting not just gut health but also the hormonal mechanisms like GLP-1 that underpin satiety and metabolic regulation.”

Lifeway Foods Inc., recognized as one of America’s Growth Leaders by TIME and Dairy Foods’ Processor of the Year 2025, consistently aims to provide nutritious foods that support health and wellbeing.

Made with simple ingredients, each serving of Lifeway Farmer Cheese packs 15 grams of protein. Its mild, slightly tangy flavor and creamy texture make it incredibly versatile for spreading, blending, or baking. And with no added salt or sugar, it’s a clean, satisfying way to elevate any meal.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), a global omnichannel retailer serving approximately 270 million customers weekly, provides an unparalleled platform for Lifeway to reach millions.

This expansion means more families will have access to a delicious, on-trend favorite that aligns with a growing desire for functional, nutritious options that don’t sacrifice taste. Is your fridge ready for the upgrade?

Source: Lifeway Foods, Inc.