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    FILED AS OF DATE:		20180430
    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180430
    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180430

    FILER:

    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LIFEWAY FOODS INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000814586
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	DAIRY PRODUCTS [2020]
    		IRS NUMBER:				363442829
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

    	FILING VALUES:
    		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
    		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-17363
    		FILM NUMBER:		18786768

    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		6431 W OAKTON
    		CITY:			MORTON GROVE
    		STATE:			IL
    		ZIP:			60053
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		847-967-1010

    	MAIL ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		6431 W OAKTON
    		CITY:			MORTON GROVE
    		STATE:			IL
    		ZIP:			60053
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