Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, today welcomed the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, praising the federal update for its emphasis on high-quality protein, full-fat dairy, and fermented foods like kefir — recognized for its gut-health benefits.
Guidelines shift nutrition focus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new guidelines mark a major shift toward nutrient-dense “real foods”, highlighting protein as a central part of meals and endorsing full-fat dairy products and fermented items, including kefir, for their roles in supporting a healthy microbiome. The updated framework influences nutrition standards across schools, healthcare systems, and federal food programs.
Company response and outlook
Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky said the recognition of kefir and other minimally processed foods “validates our mission” and reinforces why fermented dairy should be part of the American diet. With the guidelines now backing healthy fats and real food ingredients, Lifeway says demand for its products — supplying bioavailable protein, calcium, and probiotics — may expand both in institutional and retail markets.
Nutrition policy impact
Nutrition experts and advocacy groups note the guidelines also discourage highly processed foods and added sugars while shifting away from long-standing low-fat recommendations — a move expected to influence public perceptions of fats and protein in diet planning.
