How popular isDiamond?
In September 2026, people searched for Diamond by name about 210 times in New Zealand, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2% of all New Zealand pasta and rice brand searches, placing Diamond ninth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pasta and rice brands, Diamond appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the ten.
Diamond is the ninth most searched of 10 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Ceres OrganicsShare of searches 33.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
BarillaShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DelmaineShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
PamsShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
DiamondShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top pasta and rice brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Diamond was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Diamond is the fourth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
San Remo1st
Barilla2nd
SunRice3rd
Diamond4th
Pams5th- Fortune6th
Ceres Organics7th- King’s Choice8th
Delmaine9th
Ben's Original–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
San Remo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SunRice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ceres Organics3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Barilla3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pams3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Fortune2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Diamond2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- King’s Choice2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Delmaine1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ben's Original0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pasta and rice brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pasta or rice brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pasta and rice brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pasta or rice brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pasta brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rice brands nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which pasta and rice brands compete with Diamond?
Share of searches by month for Ceres Organics, Barilla, Delmaine, Pams, San Remo, SunRice, Ben's Original, Fortune, Diamond. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ceres Organics | Barilla | Delmaine | Pams | San Remo | SunRice | Ben's Original | Fortune | Diamond | King’s Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.5% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 14.8% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.74% |
| Nov 2025 | 33% | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.5% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 13.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.5% | 17.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.74% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.5% | 18% | 10% | 11.3% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 0.43% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.3% | 15.5% | 8.8% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 7% | 5.5% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 29.5% | 27.5% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.1% | 27.8% | 9.5% | 8.3% | 8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 23.6% | 10.1% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6% | 1.4% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.1% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 11.2% | 7.4% | 7% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.8% | 14.5% | 12% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 2% | 0.28% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.8% | 3.6K | 0% | +4.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.5% | 1.5K | -46.3% | -8.7 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12% | 1.3K | +17.4% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 10.1% | 1.1K | -23% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.6% | 920 | +1.1% | +1.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.4% | 790 | -9.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.7% | 610 | -22.8% | -0.7 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 5.5% | 590 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2% | 210 | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.28% | 30 | -25% | 0 points |
33.8%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
2.
Barilla14.5%
Held 2nd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -46.3% vs prior month. Share -8.7 points.
3.
Delmaine12%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +17.4% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
4.
Pams10.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -23% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.
San Remo8.6%
Held 5th. 920 estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
6.
SunRice7.4%
Held 6th. 790 estimated branded searches, -9.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.7%
Held 7th. 610 estimated branded searches, -22.8% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
8.Fortune
5.5%
Held 8th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
9.
Diamond2%
Held 9th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.28%
Held 10th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Diamond changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Diamond in New Zealand rose from 140 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Diamond’s share of searches among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand increased from 1.5% to 2%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pasta and rice brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Delmaine overtook Pams to rank 3rd among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand, with 12% of the searches.

In September 2026, Ceres Organics gained share of searches among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand, from 29.1% to 33.8%.

In September 2026, San Remo gained share of searches among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 8.6%.
In September 2026, Fortune gained share of searches among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Barilla lost share of searches among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand, from 23.2% to 14.5%.

In September 2026, Pams lost share of searches among pasta and rice brands in New Zealand, from 11.2% to 10.1%.
How are Diamond’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Diamond’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.
- diamond pasta
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