Bickford's vs Monin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bickford's had more branded searches than Monin among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand. Bickford's had about 770 branded searches, while Monin had 260. Bickford's made up 6% of all cordial and syrup brand searches we track, and Monin accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cordial and syrup brands, Bickford's appeared in four of the five answers and Monin in three. Bickford's was mentioned before Monin in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bickford's, about 3 searches for every 1 for Monin
Who does AI mention more?
Bickford's, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Monin in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Bickford's, named ahead of Monin in 3 of 5 answers
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Top cordial and syrup brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bickford's was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Monin was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bickford's was listed before Monin in three out of five answers.
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.
Barker's of Geraldine5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Bickford's4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Monin3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Schweppes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Six Barrel Soda Co2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cottee's1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SodaStream0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Robinsons0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cordial and syrup brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordial and syrup brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordial and syrup brand in New Zealand for home drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordial brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“syrup brands 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.
Is Bickford's or Monin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bickford's and Monin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight cordial and syrup brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bickford's, Monin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SodaStream | Barker's of Geraldine | Schweppes | Bickford's | Six Barrel Soda Co | Monin | Robinsons | Cottee's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.5% | 28.7% | 13.7% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.76% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.6% | 26.1% | 10.3% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.85% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.1% | 28.3% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.76% | 0.35% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 24.5% | 11.6% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.5% | 26.9% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.2% | 25.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.1% | 27.7% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.83% | 0.37% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 28.5% | 14% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.56% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.5% | 26.5% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 46% | 24.9% | 15.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.3% | 24.1% | 14.7% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.54% |
How has the Bickford's and Monin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bickford's was ahead of Monin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bickford's’ share of searches among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand moved from 4.1% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 540 to 770.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monin’s share of searches among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand held steady at 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordial and syrup brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Bickford's lost share of searches among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 6%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bickford's’ and Monin’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.
Bickford's
8 branded search terms
- bickfords
- bickfords cherry juice
- bickfords coffee syrup
- bickfords cordial
- bickfords drink
- bickfords iced coffee
- bickfords pomegranate juice
- bickfords syrup
Monin
1 branded search term
- monin
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