Califia Farms vs Elmhurst:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Califia Farms had more branded searches than Elmhurst among oat milk brands worldwide. Califia Farms had about 24,700 branded searches, while Elmhurst had 9,000. Califia Farms made up 3.5% of all oat milk brand searches we track, and Elmhurst accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about oat milk brands, Califia Farms appeared in three of the four answers and Elmhurst in two. Califia Farms was mentioned before Elmhurst in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Califia Farms, about 3 searches for every 1 for Elmhurst
Who does AI mention more?
Califia Farms, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Elmhurst in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Califia Farms, named ahead of Elmhurst in 2 of 3 answers
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Top oat milk brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Califia Farms was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Elmhurst was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Califia Farms was listed before Elmhurst in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Oatly1st
Chobani2nd- Planet Oat3rd
Califia Farms4th
Elmhurst5th
Minor Figures6th
Alpro–
So Good–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Chobani4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Oatly4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Planet Oat4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Califia Farms3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Elmhurst2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Minor Figures1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Alpro0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
So Good0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about oat milk brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which oat milk brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best oat milk brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best oat milk brand for dairy free drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oat milk brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best oat milk”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Califia Farms or Elmhurst more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Califia Farms and Elmhurst by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight oat milk brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Califia Farms, Elmhurst. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chobani | Oatly | Alpro | So Good | Califia Farms | Planet Oat | Minor Figures | Elmhurst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 20.5% | 16.8% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.97% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.9% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.6% | 24.5% | 16.5% | 13.6% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.9% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 11% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.3% | 25% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.3% | 28% | 18.8% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.4% | 24.4% | 20% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 24.4% | 19.9% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.1% | 25.5% | 17% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.97% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 12.5% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.4% | 23.3% | 15.5% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.4% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
How has the Califia Farms and Elmhurst comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Califia Farms was ahead of Elmhurst in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Califia Farms’ share of searches among oat milk brands worldwide moved from 3.8% to 3.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30.2K to 24.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elmhurst’s share of searches among oat milk brands worldwide moved from 0.97% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.8K to 9K.
How did search popularity change for oat milk brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Elmhurst fell from 7th to 8th among oat milk brands worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Califia Farms worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 30.2K to 24.7K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Califia Farms’ and Elmhurst’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Califia Farms
2 branded search terms
- califia
- califia farms
Elmhurst
2 branded search terms
- elmhurst milk
- elmhurst oat milk
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