Lifeway Foods dismisses claims against Pure Culture Organics

Lifeway Foods chose to dismiss its claims against Pure Culture Organics rather than proceed to a ruling on the merits. Pure Culture Organics, makers of organic Kefir, was founded in 2023 and has no affiliation with Lifeway Foods. Pure Culture Organics co-founder and President Edward Smolyansky, also a former officer of Lifeway and its second largest shareholder, stated, “We are extremely pleased Lifeway abandoned its lawsuit, and PCO can pivot from having to focus on beating back frivolous lawsuits to building on the momentum of its new product developments like PCO Kids Kefir, as well as beginning to build our sales and marketing team. While I understand the personal motivations of my sister and CEO in pursuing these lawsuits for her personal interests, I do not understand why Lifeway Foods’ Board of Directors approved her request to use company funds for this purpose.”