How popular isVerkerks?
In September 2026, people searched for Verkerks by name about 2,500 times in New Zealand, a 15.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15.8% of all New Zealand sausage and smallgoods brand searches, placing Verkerks third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sausage and smallgoods brands, Verkerks appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Verkerks is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Westmere ButcheryShare of searches 51.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HellersShare of searches 24.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VerkerksShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Swiss DeliShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
- The Kiwi Butcher ShopShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top sausage and smallgoods brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Verkerks was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Verkerks is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Hellers4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- The Kiwi Butcher Shop3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Westmere Butchery2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Verkerks2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Swiss Deli2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Freedom Farms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Primo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sausage or smallgoods brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sausage and smallgoods brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sausage or smallgoods brand in New Zealand for everyday meals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bacon nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smallgoods 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 sausage and smallgoods brands compete with Verkerks?
Share of searches by month for Westmere Butchery, Hellers, Verkerks, Swiss Deli, The Kiwi Butcher Shop, Freedom Farms. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Westmere Butchery | Hellers | Verkerks | Swiss Deli | The Kiwi Butcher Shop | Freedom Farms | Primo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.6% | 15.9% | 10.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.8% | 17.7% | 12% | 3.7% | 2% | 2.7% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 4.7% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.5% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.96% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.9% | 22.1% | 16% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.5% | 22.3% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 18.7% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0.98% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 54.9% | 22% | 16.1% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.7% | 20.9% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 23.7% | 18.4% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.1% | 23.6% | 16.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 24.5% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.19% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.3% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.5% | 3.9K | +5.4% | +0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.8% | 2.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 590 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 390 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2% | 320 | +18.5% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.19% | 30 | +50% | +0.1 points |
51.3%
Held 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.
Hellers24.5%
Held 2nd. 3.9K estimated branded searches, +5.4% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.
Verkerks15.8%
Held 3rd. 2.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.7%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.5%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, +18.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
7.
Primo0.19%
Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Verkerks changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Verkerks in New Zealand fell from 3K to 2.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verkerks’ share of searches among sausage and smallgoods brands in New Zealand increased from 10.9% to 15.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verkerks’ share of searches among sausage and smallgoods brands in New Zealand peaked at 18.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 9.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sausage and smallgoods brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Hellers gained share of searches among sausage and smallgoods brands in New Zealand, from 23.6% to 24.5%.
In September 2026, Westmere Butchery lost share of searches among sausage and smallgoods brands in New Zealand, from 52.1% to 51.3%.
Freedom Farms’ share of searches among sausage and smallgoods brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.2% to 2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Primo in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 30 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Swiss Deli in New Zealand fell 41% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 590 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Kiwi Butcher Shop in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
How are Verkerks’ branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Verkerks’ 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.
- verkerks
- verkerks cheese kransky
- verkerks chorizo
- verkerks danish salami
- verkerks frankfurters
- verkerks kransky
- verkerks salami
- verkerks sausages
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