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Oct. 29, 2025
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Oct. 29, 2025
Entity File Number 000-17363
Entity Registrant Name LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000814586
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-3442829
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code IL
Entity Address, Address Line One 6431 Oakton Street
Entity Address, City or Town Morton Grove
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60053
City Area Code (847)
Local Phone Number 967-1010
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol LWAY
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights  
Title of 12(b) Security Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Trading Symbol None
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ