How popular isService Foods?
In September 2026, people searched for Service Foods by name about 5,570 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all New Zealand wholesale and cash and carry store searches, placing Service Foods fifth out of seven stores. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wholesale and cash and carry stores, Service Foods did not appear in any of the answers.
Service Foods is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
CostcoShare of searches 47.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
GilmoursShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- BidfoodShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Moore Wilson'sShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Service FoodsShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top wholesale and cash and carry stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Service Foods did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Gilmours1st
Moore Wilson's2nd
Trents3rd
Costco4th- Bidfood5th
Service Foods–- Toops–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Gilmours4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Moore Wilson's3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trents3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Costco2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Bidfood1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Service Foods0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Toops0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cash and carry store should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cash and carry stores in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cash and carry store in New Zealand for stock for resale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cash and carry stores”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wholesale food suppliers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which wholesale and cash and carry stores compete with Service Foods?
Share of searches by month for Costco, Gilmours, Bidfood, Moore Wilson's, Service Foods, Trents. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Costco | Gilmours | Bidfood | Moore Wilson's | Service Foods | Trents | Toops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 24.8% | 13.1% | 11% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.8% | 23.1% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 21.7% | 11.3% | 14.5% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.1% | 22.3% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.1% | 24.4% | 15.5% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 3% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 25.2% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 3% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.5% | 20.1% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 22.6% | 14.2% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 43% | 25.1% | 15.8% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.1% | 22.5% | 14.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.6% | 23% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.5% | 23% | 14.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.5% | 68.5K | +1.6% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23% | 33.2K | -0.06% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.5% | 20.8K | -0.1% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.4% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.9% | 5.6K | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.7% | 3.8K | -5% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.1% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Costco47.5%
Held 1st. 68.5K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
Gilmours23%
Held 2nd. 33.2K estimated branded searches, -0.06% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.Bidfood
14.5%
Held 3rd. 20.8K estimated branded searches, -0.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.4%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.9%
Held 5th. 5.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
6.
Trents2.7%
Held 6th. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.Toops
0.1%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Service Foods changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Service Foods in New Zealand fell from 6.8K to 5.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Service Foods’ share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand peaked at 4.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wholesale and cash and carry stores in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Costco gained share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand, from 46.6% to 47.5%.

In September 2026, Service Foods lost share of searches among wholesale and cash and carry stores in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Trents in New Zealand fell 36.7% over 12 measured months, from 6K to 3.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Moore Wilson's in New Zealand fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gilmours in New Zealand fell 18.4% over 12 measured months, from 40.6K to 33.2K in September 2026.
How are Service Foods’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Service Foods’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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