Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=55299The principal business activity of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is the manufacturing of probiotic, cultured, functional dairy and non-dairy health food products. Lifeway's primary product is kefir, a fermented drinkable dairy beverage similar to but distinct from yogurt. Kefir has a slightly efferves...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=5529938013210Glenn PetersenLifeway Foods Acquires Golden Guernsey Dairy Plant for $7.4 Million Acquisition Will Quadruple Manufacturing Capacity for Leading Kefir Manufacturer Press Release: Lifeway Foods, Inc Wed, May 15, 2013 10:56 AM EDT MORTON GROVE, Ill., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., ( LWAY), a leading supplier o...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288981595/16/2013 12:17:57 PMGlenn PetersenA busy morning for LWAY. The one analyst following the stock predicted revenue of $24.92 million and EPS of $.09. They came in at $24.4 million a d $.14. The press release: finance.yahoo.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288981385/16/2013 12:12:36 PMGlenn PetersenLWAY has reported its preliminary sales figures for the first quarter. The one analyst who follows the company had an estimate of $22.45 million. Lifeway shares get lift on strong sales results Lifeway shares gain after company reports strong 1Q sales results Associated Press April 17, 2013 MORTON GROVE, Ill. (...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288440474/18/2013 2:42:08 PMGlenn PetersenLWAY has restated their financial statements for six prior quarters. The bottom line numbers have not changed. Certain expenses were reclassified between the COGS and operating expenses. sec.gov http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288104294/1/2013 5:43:21 PMGlenn PetersenLWAY has released their fourth quarter results. Sales and EPS came in at $20.8 million and $.07, respectively, compared to the analyst estimates of $19.31 million and $.04. The press release: finance.yahoo.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288104054/1/2013 5:25:13 PMGlenn PetersenThe ‘Milk Cliff’ Explained: Why a Gallon May Soon Hit $7 Matthew Zeitlin The Daily Beast Dec 29, 2012 4:45 AM EST The Bush tax cuts aren’t the only thing expiring—there’s also the current Farm Bill ending. Matthew Zeitlin explains how that could mean way more pricey milk, cheese, and yogurt. With the expiration ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2863253712/29/2012 9:30:34 PMGlenn PetersenAbout six or seven years ago I was talking to a group that wanted to form a SPAC fo the purpose of acquiring one of more companies in the frozen dessert space. Yocream was at the top of their list. They eventually made low ball offer (which they could not have financed) for Yocream, which was rejected. If I recall corr...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2858240512/3/2012 6:23:34 PMrichardredGlen after seeing what happen to Yo-Cream. I'm thinking General Mills is behind the curve in Greek products. I'm also thinking our latest Chobani Billionaire might have some money to spend on acquisitions. Could puts some pressure on Danone if someone shows an interest. I'll be keeping an eye on milk price as I know...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2856699511/25/2012 12:28:44 PMGlenn PetersenThe one analyst that follows LWAY was looking for $20.77 million in third quarter net revenue and EPS of $.10. Net revenue came in at $20.6 million and EPS at $.09. The press release: finance.yahoo.com  The 10-Q: sec.gov http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2854991111/15/2012 11:10:57 AMrichardredWe are getting to be a Yogurt powerhouse here in NY. Obviously Mr Como will be a force to be reckoned with in the future. He's doing a good job to finally attract some new businesses. Please take note how he's doing it. cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283376408/15/2012 12:11:36 PMGlenn PetersenLWAY is headquartered in Morton Grove, a suburb of Chicago, so it is readily available in the area. I have tried it and I like it. The Blueberry Kefir is my favorite.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283375548/15/2012 11:42:13 AMrichardredThanks Glen: >Greek Kiefer I must have been away to long. No local retailers I visit are stocking it however. Maybe that spells potential for more growth. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283375238/15/2012 11:33:27 AMGlenn PetersenThey had a great quarter. The press release: finance.yahoo.com  The 10-Q: sec.gov  Lifeway actually introduced a Greek Kiefer several years ago: lifeway.net http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283375068/15/2012 11:25:26 AMrichardredGood earnings this qtr. I'm watching carefully. Good to see lower input costs for milk witch has been one of the best recent preforming commodities of the recent past. If they can comes out with a Greek Kiefer for their product line? Who knows what potential might be forthcoming.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283374268/15/2012 11:01:38 AM~digshttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282246466/24/2012 1:48:40 AMGlenn PetersenLWAY was up almost 12% today. The reason: InPlay 1:49PM Lifeway Foods announces retail expansion agreement, tripling distribution of its kefir line in Target stores and adding new Lifeway products to Target's dairy cases (LWAY) 9.21 +0.76 : Co announced an agreement nearly tripling distribution of its kefir line in Ta...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=281470995/15/2012 6:19:41 PMGlenn PetersenThe one analyst following LWAY projected first quarter sales at $20.84 million (I am not sure if this estimate is for gross sales or for net sales) and EPS at $.06. Gross sales came in at $21.6 million and the company earned $.07 per share. The press release: finance.yahoo.com  The 10-Q: sec.gov http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=281470935/15/2012 6:17:51 PMGlenn PetersenLWAY's gross revenues came in at $18.7 million, versus the $19.35 million estimate from the one analyst that follows the company. The company lost $.02 per share; the analyst had estimated that the company would earn $.05 per share. The press release: finance.yahoo.com  The Form 10-K: sec.gov http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=280557164/2/2012 4:22:58 PMGlenn Petersenhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2778748011/26/2011 8:41:08 AMGlenn PetersenSometime in the 2004-2005 time frame I was talking to a group out of Maine that wanted to do a blank check offering to raise funds to acquire one or more companies in the frozen dessert niche. I even flew out to Boston to meet with the two principals. They had already started talking with Yocream, which was trading in ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=276430939/16/2011 9:28:38 PMrichardredRE-YO-Recent Danone talk about them acquiring companies again. Makes me wonder if they would still consider a small bolt on like LWAY. That, if they could convince the SMOLYANSKY family. I'm starting to see some Yo-cream product I've not seen before in my area. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=276397419/15/2011 1:22:48 PMGlenn PetersenLWAY disappoints. The one analyst that follows the company had an EPS estimate of $.09 for the second quarter; the actual number was $.02 The press release: Gross profit was negatively impacted primarily by increased transportation and other petroleum based production supply costs, as well as the increased price of...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=275719518/16/2011 9:29:34 AM