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How popular isPuhoi Valley?

In September 2026, people searched for Puhoi Valley by name about 1,680 times in New Zealand, a 10.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.8% of all New Zealand milk brand searches, placing Puhoi Valley fifth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about milk brands, Puhoi Valley appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Puhoi Valley is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. AnchorShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. a2 MilkShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. Lewis Road CreameryShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. Meadow FreshShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. Puhoi ValleyShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top milk brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Puhoi Valley was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Puhoi Valley is the joint fourth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Anchor1st
  2. Meadow Fresh2nd
  3. Lewis Road Creamery3rd
  4. a2 Milk4th
  5. Puhoi Valley4th
  6. Alpro–
  7. Oatly–
  8. Oob–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Lewis Road Creamery5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Meadow Fresh5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Anchor4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • a2 Milk2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Puhoi Valley2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Alpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Oatly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Oob0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which milk brands compete with Puhoi Valley?

Puhoi Valley against milk brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Anchor, a2 Milk, Lewis Road Creamery, Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Alpro, Oatly. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAnchora2 MilkLewis Road CreameryMeadow FreshPuhoi ValleyAlproOatlyOob
Oct 202526.8%24.7%9.9%17.3%12.6%3.7%4.4%0.59%
Nov 202527.2%28.7%8.2%17.7%10%3.4%4.2%0.6%
Dec 202531%21.3%9.3%18.2%11.4%4.7%3.6%0.49%
Jan 202627.1%27.6%9.6%15%12.7%3.4%4%0.57%
Feb 202623.7%28.9%9.4%19%9.6%2.8%6.3%0.4%
Mar 202627.9%25.6%10.8%19%9.1%3%4.2%0.38%
Apr 202623.5%39.9%7.8%14.4%7.7%2.8%3.5%0.2%
May 202621.2%36.9%10%14.7%10.2%2.8%3.9%0.28%
Jun 202624.8%32.5%10.9%16.4%9.1%2.6%3.5%0.3%
Jul 202627.1%30%13.1%14.2%9%2.7%3.7%0.22%
Aug 202626.5%29.5%12.4%12.4%11.9%2.3%4.6%0.49%
Sep 202632.2%23.1%14.4%11.8%10.8%3.9%3.5%0.33%

  1. 1.Anchor

    32.2%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 3.9K estimated branded searches, +4.5% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.

  2. 2.a2 Milk

    23.1%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -32.5% vs prior month. Share -6.4 points.

  3. 3.Lewis Road Creamery

    14.4%

    Held 3rd. 1.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.

  4. 4.Meadow Fresh

    11.8%

    Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  5. 5.Puhoi Valley

    10.8%

    Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -21.9% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  6. 6.Alpro

    3.9%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

  7. 7.Oatly

    3.5%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 430 estimated branded searches, -33.8% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  8. 8.Oob

    0.33%

    Held 8th. 40 estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

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How has branded search demand for Puhoi Valley changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Puhoi Valley in New Zealand fell from 1.9K to 1.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puhoi Valley’s share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand decreased from 12.6% to 10.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puhoi Valley’s share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.7% in April 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puhoi Valley fell from 4th to 5th among milk brands in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand milk brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Anchor overtook a2 Milk to become the leader among milk brands in New Zealand, with 32.2% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Alpro overtook Oatly to rank 6th among milk brands in New Zealand, with 3.9% of the searches.

  3. In September 2026, Lewis Road Creamery gained share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 12.4% to 14.4%.

  4. In September 2026, a2 Milk lost share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 29.5% to 23.1%.

  5. In September 2026, Puhoi Valley lost share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 11.9% to 10.8%.

  6. In September 2026, Oatly lost share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 4.6% to 3.5%.

How are Puhoi Valley’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Puhoi Valley’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.

  • puhoi valley
  • puhoi valley milk
  • puhoi valley yoghurt
  • puhoi valley yogurt
  • puhoivalley

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Puhoi Valley compete?

Puhoi Valley is ranked in four competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Yoghurt brands5th of 96.7%Show ranking
Milk brands5th of 810.8%Shown above
Flavoured milk brands2nd of 711.6%Show ranking
Cheese brands4th of 813%Show ranking
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