How popular isS&W?
In September 2026, people searched for S&W by name about 320 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.12% of all global canned beans brand searches, placing S&W eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about canned beans brands, S&W appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
S&W is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
HeinzShare of searches 61.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Bush's BestShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BatchelorsShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BranstonShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
S&WShare of searches 0.12%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top canned beans brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, S&W was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. S&W is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Goya1st
Bush's Best2nd
Eden Foods3rd
S&W4th
Heinz–
Batchelors–
Branston–
Princes–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bush's Best5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Goya5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Eden Foods4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
S&W2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Heinz0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Batchelors0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Branston0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Princes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about canned beans brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which canned beans brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best canned beans brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best canned beans brand for quick meals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“canned beans brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best canned beans”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which canned beans brands compete with S&W?
Share of searches by month for Heinz, Bush's Best, Batchelors, Branston, Goya, Eden Foods, S&W. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Heinz | Bush's Best | Batchelors | Branston | Goya | Eden Foods | Princes | S&W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.9% | 8.6% | 7% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.28% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.1% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 8% | 0.34% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.8% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 58% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 0.33% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.2% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.26% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0.29% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 53.3% | 23.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5% | 0.23% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.2% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 5% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 0.28% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.7% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 0.31% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.4% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 0.29% | 0.12% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.4% | 165K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.4% | 33.2K | -18.1% | -2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.7% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.7% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.7% | 15.2K | -0.59% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.29% | 780 | -10.3% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.12% | 320 | +23.1% | 0 points |
1.
Heinz61.4%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
12.4%
Held 2nd. 33.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
6.7%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Branston6.7%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Goya6.7%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.7%
Held 6th. 15.2K estimated branded searches, -0.59% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Princes0.29%
Held 7th. 780 estimated branded searches, -10.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
S&W0.12%
Held 8th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for S&W changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for S&W worldwide held steady at 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, S&W’s share of searches among canned beans brands worldwide held steady, from 0.11% to 0.12%.
How did search popularity change for canned beans brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Heinz gained share of searches among canned beans brands worldwide, from 59.7% to 61.4%.

In September 2026, Bush's Best lost share of searches among canned beans brands worldwide, from 14.7% to 12.4%.

Branston’s share of searches among canned beans brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5% to 6.7% in September 2026.
How are S&W’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using S&W’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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