Originally founded in partnership with a farmer's co-op in California's San Joaquin Valley, its current manufacturing plant in Bakersfield, California is powered entirely on renewable energy, according to a press release.

When Califia Farms was founded in 2010, it continued to make fruit juices, but Steltenpohl soon noticed the rising appeal of non-dairy milks and wanted to offer a product to the masses, differentiating his range with more flavor options that are normally not present in regular dairy. This Swedish brand has gained a loyal following since its stateside release, partly because of how closely their Oatly Original drink tastes like milk. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.An excellent source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D, Extra Creamy Oatmilk swaps in for all your cooking and baking needs. Odwalla, which shut down in 2020, was known for making a popular line of smoothies and other juices. I can’t think of a better way for Califia to kick off the new year than with the launch of our deliciously simple Organic Oatmilk and Almondmilk,” said Suzanne Ginestro, chief marketing officer at Califia Farms. To evaluate both the oat milk itself and how it tastes in coffee, I tried all of the brands on their own and then in coffee.

Known as the namesake for the state of California, Califia Farms soon adopted her likeness and story for their brand as former CEO Greg Steltenpohl felt that having her as the company's icon intertwined with its missions revolving around sustainability and health. This word-of-mouth ambassadorship inadvertently helps Califia Farms reach a wider market, attributing to its place on The Spruce Eats' list for having one of the best non-dairy milks of 2021. Steltenpohl also received his fair share of accolades, known as being an "eco-friendly revolutionary" and one of the beverage industry's Top 50 Disruptors, according to the press release.Califia’s new launch also coincides with three new additions to its portfolio: Chocolate Oatmilk, Unsweetened Almondmilk and Extra Creamy Oatmilk. Its case study found that this demographic enjoys environmentally-friendly, delicious, and simple products — all of which Califia Farms encapsulates in its branding. With the addition of these two items, we’re making plant-based even more accessible to consumers looking for yummy, shorter-label options without oils or gums. If you have rolled oats, a blender, and a glass or two of cold water, you can actually make oat milk at home (it only takes five minutes! Other brands will skip the fortification process all together, so it's important to do your homework.

In fact, the company actually rose out of the ashes of an idea to make citrus drinks in an attempt to reduce food waste by juicing imperfect fruit, according to Forbes.This creativity and great taste has allowed Califia Farms to skyrocket in popularity as a brand beloved by vegans and non-vegans alike. So I’m not sure if my editors were playing a cruel joke or just seeking an honest opinion when they asked me to do a blind oat milk tasting to find the best brand. Queen Califia, popularized in 16th century literature, according to Post News Group, was a woman warrior who assembled her own female militia and ruled over an island nation where gold was in abundance. That's because this type of oat milk, while it may contain a little more added sugar, foams easily for at-home lattes, cappuccinos, and more. Its founder and former CEO Greg Steltenpohl (who sadly passed away in March 2021) had previously co-founded Odwalla Juice Company, which was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2001 (via CNN).