How popular isAlpro?
In September 2026, people searched for Alpro by name about 580 times in New Zealand, a 13.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.7% of all New Zealand oat milk brand searches, placing Alpro second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about oat milk brands, Alpro did not appear in any of the answers.
Alpro is the second most searched of 5 competitors.
ChobaniShare of searches 86.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
AlproShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
OatlyShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answers
So GoodShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answers
Califia FarmsShare of searches 0.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
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Top oat milk brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Alpro did not appear in any of the five answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Oatly2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
So Good1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chobani0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Alpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Califia Farms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about oat milk brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which oat milk brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best oat milk brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best oat milk brand in New Zealand for coffee and cereal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oat milk nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barista oat milk”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which oat milk brands compete with Alpro?
Share of searches by month for Chobani, Alpro, Oatly, So Good. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chobani | Alpro | Oatly | So Good | Califia Farms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.7% | 5.8% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.1% | 6.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.8% | 10.7% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 0.45% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.2% | 6% | 7% | 6.5% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.7% | 5.1% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 81% | 5.7% | 8% | 5% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.2% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 82.8% | 5.1% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.7% | 3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.8% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4% | 0.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.8% | 8.8K | -3% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 4.7% | 480 | +50% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 4.2% | 430 | -33.8% | -2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 4% | 410 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.2% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Chobani86.8%
Held 1st. 8.8K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Alpro4.7%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 480 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
3.
Oatly4.2%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 430 estimated branded searches, -33.8% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
4.
So Good4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 410 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.2%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Alpro changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Alpro in New Zealand rose from 510 to 580.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpro’s share of searches among oat milk brands in New Zealand decreased from 5.8% to 4.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpro’s share of searches among oat milk brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpro rose from 3rd to 2nd among oat milk brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand oat milk brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Alpro overtook Oatly and So Good to rank 2nd among oat milk brands in New Zealand, with 4.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Oatly lost share of searches among oat milk brands in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 4.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Chobani in New Zealand rose 40.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.3K to 8.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for So Good in New Zealand rose 24.2% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 410 in September 2026.
How are Alpro’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alpro’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- alpro
- alpro custard
- alpro milk
- alpro nut milk
- alpro oat milk
- alpro plant milk
- alpro soy milk
- alpro yogurt
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Where does Alpro compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk brands | 6th of 8 | 3.9% | Show ranking |
| Oat milk brands | 2nd of 5 | 4.7% | Shown above |
| Plant milk brands | 4th of 6 | 11.3% | Show ranking |
| Almond milk brands | 1st of 3 | 52.7% | Show ranking |

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