Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the unsolicited proposal made Sept. 23, by Danone North America PBC to acquire all the shares of Lifeway that it does not already own for $25 a share.

Lifeway Foods Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced the release of 10 new innovative flavors to its on-the-go 8-ounce line of organic kefir. 

Morton Grove, Ill.-based Lifeway Foods Inc. continues to stand with the people of Ukraine by expanding humanitarian relief efforts to support those in need, it says. Building on its ongoing efforts, Lifeway announced its specially marked charity relief bottle with 100% of profits going toward Ukrainian humanitarian aid with a commitment of up to $1 million.

Good Culture, Irvine, Calif., launched its Wellness Probiotic Gut Shots. A new category for Good Culture, the USDA organic shots combine the probiotics within cultured kefir with functional ingredients like turmeric, matcha, chaga and collagen.

GT's Living Foods launched AQUA KEFIR, a new line of sparkling probiotic drinks delicately fermented with non-dairy kefir cultures. 

KeVita Inc. added Meyer Lemon to its line of Cleansing Probiotic Tonics.