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Allens vs Mentos:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Mentos had more branded searches than Allens among lolly brands in New Zealand. Mentos was estimated to have 2.1K branded searches compared to Allens’ 1.1K, and held a 13.2% Share of Search versus Allens’ 6.7%.

Share of Search among lolly brands in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Allens or Mentos?
Allens6.7%1.1K searches
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Mentos13.2%2.1K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Allens or Mentos?

Compare the lolly and confectionery brands New Zealanders buy. 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.

Allens and Mentos among lolly brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Mentos, Allens. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthHariboSkittlesPascallMentosThe Natural Confectionery Co.AllensRainbow
Oct 202526.7%26.1%16.3%14.8%9.4%2.7%4%
Nov 202528.7%28.9%12.9%14.6%8.2%2.8%3.7%
Dec 202530.2%24.5%14.6%13%9.9%4.9%2.8%
Jan 202629.8%24.6%12.9%13.6%11%4.2%4%
Feb 202629%25.8%15.1%13.9%9.2%3.1%3.9%
Mar 202630.2%21.7%16%15.5%10%3.1%3.5%
Apr 202630.3%24.5%13%13.7%10.3%4.3%3.8%
May 202633.4%24.1%11.8%13.7%9.1%5%3%
Jun 202629%26.7%15%13.8%8.3%3.6%3.4%
Jul 202628.4%27.8%13.3%11.9%9.2%6.5%2.8%
Aug 202628.3%23.2%14.4%13.2%11.1%6.7%3.1%
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How has the Allens and Mentos comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • Mentos was ahead of Allens in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Allens’ estimated Share of Search among lolly brands in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 1.1K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mentos’ estimated Share of Search among lolly brands in New Zealand moved from 14.8% to 13.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8K to 2.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand lolly brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Mentos gained estimated Share of Search among lolly brands in New Zealand, from 11.9% to 13.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Allens in New Zealand rose 231.3% over 11 measured months, from 320 to 1.1K in August 2026.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Allens’ and Mentos’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Allens

4 branded search terms

  • allens candy
  • allens lollies
  • allens raspberry lollies
  • allens sweets

Mentos

13 branded search terms

  • flavored mentos
  • mentos
  • mentos & cola
  • mentos candy
  • mentos chewing gum
  • mentos com
  • mentos gum
  • mentos lollies
  • mentos mint
  • mentos near me
  • mentos nz
  • mentos online
  • mentos sweets

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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