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title: "Hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the hot chocolate and malted drink brands New Zealanders make at home. Share of Search among Milo, Avalanche, Nesquik, Ovaltine and Cadbury Drinking Chocolate, the hot chocolate and malted drink brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-hot-chocolate-and-malted-drink-brands"
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# Hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the hot chocolate and malted drink brands New Zealanders make at home. Share of Search among Milo, Avalanche, Nesquik, Ovaltine and Cadbury Drinking Chocolate, the hot chocolate and malted drink brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Hot chocolate and malted drink brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Milo, 52.2%

## Which brand is most popular in search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Milo was the most searched among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 8.2K branded searches and 52.2% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Avalanche is in 2nd place, 24.4 percentage points behind at 27.8% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Avalanche’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand increased from 23.1% to 27.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nesquik’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand decreased from 11.8% to 8.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ovaltine’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand decreased from 10% to 8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cadbury Drinking Chocolate’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand increased from 2.7% to 3.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milo’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand peaked at 57.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 39.1% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Avalanche’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 18.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nesquik’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand peaked at 34.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 8.4% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ovaltine’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand peaked at 10% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cadbury Drinking Chocolate’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 2.5% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milo held steady: its estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Milo vs Avalanche: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/avalanche-vs-milo): 52.2% against 27.8% Share of Search.
- [Milo vs Nesquik: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/milo-vs-nesquik): 52.2% against 8.4% Share of Search.
- [Milo vs Ovaltine: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/milo-vs-ovaltine): 52.2% against 8% Share of Search.
- [Milo vs Cadbury Drinking Chocolate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cadbury-drinking-chocolate-vs-milo): 52.2% against 3.6% Share of Search.
- [Avalanche vs Nesquik: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/avalanche-vs-nesquik): 27.8% against 8.4% Share of Search.
- [Avalanche vs Ovaltine: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/avalanche-vs-ovaltine): 27.8% against 8% Share of Search.
- [Avalanche vs Cadbury Drinking Chocolate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/avalanche-vs-cadbury-drinking-chocolate): 27.8% against 3.6% Share of Search.
- [Nesquik vs Ovaltine: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/nesquik-vs-ovaltine): 8.4% against 8% Share of Search.
- [Nesquik vs Cadbury Drinking Chocolate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cadbury-drinking-chocolate-vs-nesquik): 8.4% against 3.6% Share of Search.
- [Ovaltine vs Cadbury Drinking Chocolate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cadbury-drinking-chocolate-vs-ovaltine): 8% against 3.6% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot chocolate and malted drink brands in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Milo gained estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand, from 48.7% to 52.2%.
- In August 2026, Avalanche lost estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand, from 29.5% to 27.8%.
- In August 2026, Nesquik lost estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand, from 10.1% to 8.4%.
- Cadbury Drinking Chocolate’s estimated Share of Search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 3.6% in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Ovaltine in New Zealand rose 20.2% over 11 measured months, from 1K to 1.3K in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Milo | 52.2% | 8.2K | +21.9% | Nestlé |
| 2 | Avalanche | 27.8% | 4.4K | +7.1% | Avalanche |
| 3 | Nesquik | 8.4% | 1.3K | -5.0% | Nestlé |
| 4 | Ovaltine | 8% | 1.3K | +10.6% | Ovaltine |
| 5 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 3.6% | 560 | +14.3% | Mondelēz International |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Milo | 5.5K | 52.4% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Avalanche | 2.4K | 23.1% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Nesquik | 1.2K | 11.8% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Ovaltine | 1K | 10% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 280 | 2.7% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Milo | 4.5K | 51.7% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Avalanche | 2.2K | 25.5% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Nesquik | 1K | 11.8% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Ovaltine | 740 | 8.5% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 220 | 2.5% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Milo | 4.4K | 54.2% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Avalanche | 1.9K | 23% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Nesquik | 970 | 12% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Ovaltine | 630 | 7.8% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 240 | 3% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Milo | 5.4K | 55.4% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Avalanche | 2K | 20.5% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Nesquik | 1.2K | 12% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Ovaltine | 940 | 9.7% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 240 | 2.5% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Milo | 5.4K | 57.8% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Avalanche | 1.9K | 20.6% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Nesquik | 1K | 10.7% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Ovaltine | 780 | 8.4% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 240 | 2.6% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Milo | 5.4K | 50.4% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Avalanche | 2.7K | 25.2% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Nesquik | 1.3K | 12.4% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Ovaltine | 930 | 8.6% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 370 | 3.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Milo | 5.5K | 49.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Avalanche | 3K | 27.8% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Nesquik | 1.1K | 10% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Ovaltine | 970 | 8.8% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 400 | 3.6% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Milo | 6.7K | 39.1% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Nesquik | 5.8K | 34.3% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Avalanche | 3.1K | 18.4% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Ovaltine | 970 | 5.7% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 430 | 2.5% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Milo | 6.8K | 51.3% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Avalanche | 3.3K | 24.8% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Nesquik | 1.6K | 11.8% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Ovaltine | 1.1K | 8.6% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 460 | 3.5% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Milo | 6.7K | 48.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Avalanche | 4.1K | 29.5% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Nesquik | 1.4K | 10.1% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Ovaltine | 1.1K | 8.2% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 490 | 3.6% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Milo | 8.2K | 52.2% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Avalanche | 4.4K | 27.8% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Nesquik | 1.3K | 8.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Ovaltine | 1.3K | 8% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | 560 | 3.6% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Avalanche | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Cadbury Drinking Chocolate | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Milo | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Nesquik | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Ovaltine | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Avalanche**: Measured on the search terms “avalanche 99 sugar free drinking chocolate”, “avalanche coffee”, “avalanche drinking chocolate”, “avalanche hot chocolate” and “avalanche hot chocolate sugar free”, summed into one figure.
- **Cadbury Drinking Chocolate**: Measured on the search terms “cadbury hot chocolate” and “cadbury hot chocolate powder”, summed into one figure.
- **Milo**: Measured on the search terms “coffee with milo”, “milo”, “milo 1kg”, “milo choco”, “milo choco drink”, “milo dinosaur drink”, “milo drink”, “milo drink packet”, “milo in a can”, “milo malted drink”, “milo powder” and “nestle milo”, summed into one figure.
- **Nesquik**: Measured on the search terms “banana nesquik”, “nesquik”, “nesquik choco”, “nesquik drinking chocolate”, “nesquik hot chocolate”, “nesquik near me”, “nesquik nestle”, “nesquik nz” and “vanilla nesquik”, summed into one figure.
- **Ovaltine**: Measured on the search terms “ovaltine”, “ovaltine chocolate”, “ovaltine drinking chocolate”, “ovaltine hot chocolate”, “ovaltine malted drink” and “ovaltine sleep”, summed into one figure.

- [Avalanche](/demand/nz/brands/avalanche)
- [Cadbury Drinking Chocolate](/demand/nz/brands/cadbury-drinking-chocolate)
- [Milo](/demand/nz/brands/milo)
- [Nesquik](/demand/nz/brands/nesquik)
- [Ovaltine](/demand/nz/brands/ovaltine)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Milo was the most searched among hot chocolate and malted drink brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 8.2K branded searches and 52.2% estimated Share of Search within this set.

## Cite this page

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