Genova vs Sole Mare:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sole Mare had more branded searches than Genova among canned tuna brands worldwide. Sole Mare had about 5,400 branded searches, while Genova had 3,600. Sole Mare made up 1.3% of all canned tuna brand searches we track, and Genova accounted for 0.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about canned tuna brands, Genova appeared in two of the five answers and Sole Mare in none.
Who do people search for more?
Sole Mare, about 50% more searches than Genova
Who does AI mention more?
Genova, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Sole Mare in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Genova, the only one of the two named
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Top canned tuna brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Genova was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sole Mare 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.
Wild Planet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Safe Catch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Genova2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sirena0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rio Mare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
John West0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenseas0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Sole Mare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brunswick0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about canned tuna brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which canned tuna brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best canned tuna brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best canned tuna brand for easy protein?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best canned tuna”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tuna brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Genova or Sole Mare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Genova and Sole Mare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine canned tuna brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sole Mare, Genova. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sirena | Rio Mare | John West | Safe Catch | Wild Planet | Greenseas | Sole Mare | Genova | Brunswick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.61% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.2% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.47% | 0.72% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.6% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.48% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 70% | 8% | 3.4% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 2.3% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.4% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.58% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.7% | 8.4% | 3% | 8% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.48% | 0.88% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.7% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 9% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 63% | 16% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.62% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.7% | 12.1% | 12.2% | 7.8% | 3% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.58% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.4% | 9.2% | 4% | 10.4% | 4% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.1% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.85% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.9% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.01% |
How has the Genova and Sole Mare comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sole Mare took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Genova’s share of searches among canned tuna brands worldwide moved from 0.61% to 0.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sole Mare’s share of searches among canned tuna brands worldwide moved from 0.5% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for canned tuna brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sole Mare lost share of searches among canned tuna brands worldwide, from 2.9% to 1.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Genova worldwide rose 24.1% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Genova’s and Sole Mare’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.
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