Ocean Spray vs Sun-Maid:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ocean Spray had more branded searches than Sun-Maid among dried fruit worldwide. Ocean Spray had about 60,500 branded searches, while Sun-Maid had 24,700. Ocean Spray made up 61.4% of all dried fruit searches we track, and Sun-Maid accounted for 25.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dried fruit, Sun-Maid appeared in one of the five answers and Ocean Spray in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ocean Spray, about 2 searches for every 1 for Sun-Maid
Who does AI mention more?
Sun-Maid, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Ocean Spray in 0
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Top dried fruit in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sun-Maid was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ocean Spray did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Crispy Green2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Made In Nature2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mariani2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sun-Maid1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sunsweet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ocean Spray0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Traina0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Whitworths0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dried fruit
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dried fruit should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dried fruit brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dried fruit for healthy snacking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dried fruit”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dried fruit snacks”
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.
Is Ocean Spray or Sun-Maid more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ocean Spray and Sun-Maid by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight dried fruit we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ocean Spray, Sun-Maid. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ocean Spray | Sun-Maid | Sunsweet | Crispy Green | Made In Nature | Mariani | Traina | Whitworths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 23.6% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.74% | 0.49% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.9% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.8% | 23% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.88% | 0.48% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 64% | 19.8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.51% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.7% | 20.9% | 10.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.8% | 21% | 10.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 63.6% | 22.5% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.62% | 0.51% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 60% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 62% | 21.9% | 10.1% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.74% | 0.49% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.8% | 16.9% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.53% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.4% | 25.1% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 0.09% |
How has the Ocean Spray and Sun-Maid comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ocean Spray was ahead of Sun-Maid in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ocean Spray’s share of searches among dried fruit worldwide moved from 60% to 61.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sun-Maid’s share of searches among dried fruit worldwide moved from 24.5% to 25.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 24.7K.
How did search popularity change for dried fruit worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sun-Maid gained share of searches among dried fruit worldwide, from 16.9% to 25.1%.
In September 2026, Ocean Spray lost share of searches among dried fruit worldwide, from 66.8% to 61.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ocean Spray’s and Sun-Maid’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.
Ocean Spray
1 branded search term
- ocean spray
Sun-Maid
2 branded search terms
- sun maid
- sun maid raisins
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