Illinois HR 57: LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION

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HR0057LRB104 09438 MST 19498 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Illinois-based businesses play a critical role in 

3driving economic growth, innovation, and community vitality 

4within the State; and

5 WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc., headquartered in Morton 

6Grove, has established itself as a leading producer of 

7probiotic and cultured dairy products, exemplifying excellence 

8in business operations and community engagement; and

9 WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc. was founded in 1986 by 

10Michael Smolyansky, who immigrated to the United States from 

11the former Soviet Union with the vision of introducing the 

12health benefits of kefir to the American market; and

13 WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc., under the leadership of 

14Julie Smolyansky, has continued to expand and excel, achieving 

15significant milestones as a publicly traded company and as an 

16industry leader in innovative, health-focused food and 

17beverage solutions; and

18 WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc. has consistently prioritized 

19excellence, sustainability, and corporate responsibility by 

20delivering high-quality products; and

HR0057- 2 -LRB104 09438 MST 19498 r

1 WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc. has significantly expanded 

2its global footprint, exporting its products to numerous 

3countries, including Mexico, the Caribbean, South Africa and, 

4as a co-packer, Ireland for further distribution in France, 

5thus showcasing Illinois as a leader in health-focused food 

6manufacturing on the international stage; and

7 WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc. entered into a groundbreaking 

8distribution agreement in the United Arab Emirates in November 

9of 2024, bringing its kefir and farmer cheese products to 

10supermarkets and hypermarkets in Dubai and across