How popular isTegel?
In September 2026, people searched for Tegel by name about 6,060 times in New Zealand, a 21.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 45% of all New Zealand chicken breast brand searches, placing Tegel first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chicken breast brands, Tegel appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint most recommended of the five.
Tegel is the most searched of 5 competitors and the joint most recommended in AI answers.
TegelShare of searches 45%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Ingham’sShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PamsShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Bostock BrothersShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WaitoaShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top chicken breast brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tegel was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tegel is the joint most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tegel1st
Bostock Brothers1st
Waitoa3rd
Pams4th
Ingham’s–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tegel3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pams3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Waitoa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bostock Brothers2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ingham’s0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chicken breast brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chicken breast brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chicken breast brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chicken breast brand in New Zealand for lean meal prep?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“boneless chicken breast”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chicken breast 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 20, 2026.
Which chicken breast brands compete with Tegel?
Share of searches by month for Tegel, Ingham’s, Pams, Bostock Brothers, Waitoa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tegel | Ingham’s | Pams | Bostock Brothers | Waitoa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.1% | 34.4% | 20% | 3% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 38.7% | 17% | 4.1% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.6% | 29.6% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.9% | 33.2% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.7% | 33.6% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.1% | 29.5% | 21.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.1% | 33.9% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 42.9% | 36.1% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.9% | 33.7% | 18% | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 42% | 34% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 28.4% | 20.3% | 7% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 45% | 30.9% | 16.6% | 5% | 2.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45% | 2.9K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.9% | 2K | +2.1% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.6% | 1.1K | -23% | -3.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 320 | -33.3% | -2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.6% | 170 | +21.4% | +0.6 points |
1.
Tegel45%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.
Ingham’s30.9%
Held 2nd. 2K estimated branded searches, +2.1% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.
Pams16.6%
Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -23% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
5%
Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
5.
Waitoa2.6%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
Compare popularity between Tegel and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Tegel
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tegel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tegel in New Zealand rose from 5K to 6.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tegel’s share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand increased from 41.1% to 45%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tegel’s share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand peaked at 45% in September 2026 and was lowest at 38% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chicken breast brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Tegel gained share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand, from 42.3% to 45%.

In September 2026, Ingham’s gained share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand, from 28.4% to 30.9%.

In September 2026, Waitoa gained share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand, from 2% to 2.6%.

In September 2026, Pams lost share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand, from 20.3% to 16.6%.

In September 2026, Bostock Brothers lost share of searches among chicken breast brands in New Zealand, from 7% to 5%.
How are Tegel’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tegel’s 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.
- tegel
- tegel chicken
- tegel chicken breast
- tegel nuggets
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Where does Tegel compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken brands | 1st of 5 | 45.4% | Show ranking |
| Frozen food brands | 2nd of 7 | 27.7% | Show ranking |
| Chicken breast brands | 1st of 5 | 45% | Shown above |

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