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Cyclops vs Puhoi Valley:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Cyclops had more branded searches than Puhoi Valley among yoghurt brands in New Zealand. Cyclops had about 2,400 branded searches, while Puhoi Valley had 1,360. Cyclops made up 11.9% of all yoghurt brand searches we track, and Puhoi Valley accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about yoghurt brands, Cyclops appeared in all five answers and Puhoi Valley in three. Cyclops was mentioned before Puhoi Valley in every answer.

Among yoghurt brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Cyclops, about 76% more searches than Puhoi Valley

Cyclops 2.4K searchesPuhoi Valley 1.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Cyclops, mentioned in every answer we collected

Cyclops in 5 of 5Puhoi Valley in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Cyclops, named ahead of Puhoi Valley in every answer

Cyclops first in 5Puhoi Valley never first

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Top yoghurt brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cyclops appeared in all five answers. Puhoi Valley was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Cyclops was listed before Puhoi Valley in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Cyclops1st
  2. The Collective2nd
  3. Anchor3rd
  4. Chobani4th
  5. Puhoi Valley4th
  6. Gopala6th
  7. Yoplait–
  8. Fresh 'n Fruity–
  9. De Winkel–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Cyclops5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • The Collective4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Puhoi Valley3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Chobani2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Anchor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gopala1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Yoplait0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fresh 'n Fruity0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • De Winkel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Cyclops or Puhoi Valley more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Cyclops and Puhoi Valley by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine yoghurt brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Cyclops and Puhoi Valley among yoghurt brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Cyclops, Puhoi Valley. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthChobaniThe CollectiveCyclopsYoplaitPuhoi ValleyFresh 'n FruityDe WinkelGopalaAnchor
Oct 202547.9%15.3%10.6%8.7%11%3%3.3%0.13%0.07%
Nov 202542.9%19.2%12.3%9.3%9.6%3.5%3%0.15%0.08%
Dec 202538.5%19.6%15.1%9.1%11.3%3.5%2.5%0.38%0.09%
Jan 202644.6%17.6%11.8%9.2%10.3%3.1%3.1%0.19%0.19%
Feb 202650.7%14.5%9.1%10%8.8%3.4%3%0.35%0.07%
Mar 202648.4%13.3%11.2%10.3%9%4.1%3.4%0.21%0.07%
Apr 202646.3%16.4%11.4%9.3%8.8%4.1%3.4%0.28%0.07%
May 202650.7%13%11.6%8.5%9.5%3.4%2.9%0.24%0.12%
Jun 202656.1%11.6%10.8%8.1%7.2%3.4%2.3%0.4%0.06%
Jul 202653%11%17.7%7.1%6.4%2.9%1.6%0.25%0.05%
Aug 202647.7%9.9%22.6%6.6%7.2%3.1%2.5%0.38%0.04%
Sep 202655.3%13.4%11.9%7.2%6.7%3.1%1.9%0.35%0.05%

How has the Cyclops and Puhoi Valley comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cyclops took it in November 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cyclops’ share of searches among yoghurt brands in New Zealand moved from 10.6% to 11.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puhoi Valley’s share of searches among yoghurt brands in New Zealand moved from 11% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7K to 1.4K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand yoghurt brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, The Collective overtook Cyclops to rank 2nd among yoghurt brands in New Zealand, with 13.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Yoplait overtook Puhoi Valley to rank 4th among yoghurt brands in New Zealand, with 7.2% of the searches.

  3. In September 2026, Cyclops lost share of searches among yoghurt brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 11.9%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Puhoi Valley in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.7K to 1.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cyclops’ and Puhoi Valley’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.

Cyclops

1 branded search term

  • cyclops

Puhoi Valley

4 branded search terms

  • puhoi valley
  • puhoi valley yoghurt
  • puhoi valley yogurt
  • puhoivalley

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