Barry's Bay vs Over the Moon Dairy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Barry's Bay had more branded searches than Over the Moon Dairy among cheese brands in New Zealand. Barry's Bay had about 2,610 branded searches, while Over the Moon Dairy had 320. Barry's Bay made up 34% of all cheese brand searches we track, and Over the Moon Dairy accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cheese brands, Barry's Bay appeared in two of the four answers and Over the Moon Dairy in one. Barry's Bay was mentioned before Over the Moon Dairy in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Barry's Bay, about 8 searches for every 1 for Over the Moon Dairy
Who does AI mention more?
Barry's Bay, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Over the Moon Dairy in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Barry's Bay, named ahead of Over the Moon Dairy in 2 of 2 answers
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Top cheese brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Barry's Bay was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Over the Moon Dairy was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Barry's Bay was listed before Over the Moon Dairy in every answer that named either.
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.
Mainland3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Whitestone Cheese3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Kāpiti3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Barry's Bay2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Puhoi Valley2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Over the Moon Dairy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Anchor1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Perfect Italiano0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cheese brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cheese brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cheese brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheese brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheese for toast”
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 20, 2026.
Is Barry's Bay or Over the Moon Dairy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Barry's Bay and Over the Moon Dairy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight cheese brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Barry's Bay, Over the Moon Dairy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Barry's Bay | Mainland | Whitestone Cheese | Puhoi Valley | Over the Moon Dairy | Kāpiti | Perfect Italiano | Anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.8% | 16% | 21.7% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 12.6% | 26.6% | 12% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.5% | 7.4% | 23% | 7% | 25.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.4% | 14.5% | 19.7% | 13.5% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.1% | 15.7% | 21.7% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 17.7% | 20.9% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 39% | 20.8% | 19.7% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 32.1% | 22.6% | 19.1% | 16% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.1% | 22.7% | 21.6% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.2% | 23.2% | 21.8% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 26% | 25.5% | 21.7% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 34% | 22.7% | 20.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.13% |
How has the Barry's Bay and Over the Moon Dairy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Barry's Bay was ahead of Over the Moon Dairy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barry's Bay’s share of searches among cheese brands in New Zealand moved from 37.8% to 34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.2K to 2.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Over the Moon Dairy’s share of searches among cheese brands in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cheese brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Barry's Bay gained share of searches among cheese brands in New Zealand, from 26% to 34%.
In September 2026, Over the Moon Dairy gained share of searches among cheese brands in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 4.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barry's Bay’s and Over the Moon Dairy’s 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.
Barry's Bay
3 branded search terms
- barry's bay
- barrys bay cheese
- barrysbay
Over the Moon Dairy
1 branded search term
- over the moon cheese
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