Mayceys vs Pascall:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Pascall had more branded searches than Mayceys among lolly brands in New Zealand. Pascall had about 2,190 branded searches, while Mayceys had 1,320. Pascall made up 11.9% of all lolly brand searches we track, and Mayceys accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lolly brands, Mayceys appeared in four of the five answers and Pascall in three. Pascall was mentioned before Mayceys in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Pascall, about 66% more searches than Mayceys
Who does AI mention more?
Mayceys, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Pascall in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Pascall, named ahead of Mayceys in every answer
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Top lolly brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mayceys was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pascall was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pascall was listed before Mayceys in every answer.
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.
- Mayceys4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rainbow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RJ's3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Pascall3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- The Natural Confectionery Co.3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Haribo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skittles0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Allens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Mentos0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lolly brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lolly brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lolly brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lolly brand in New Zealand for a sweet tooth?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap lollies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sour lollies nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Mayceys or Pascall more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mayceys and Pascall by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine lolly brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pascall, Mayceys. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Haribo | Skittles | RJ's | Pascall | The Natural Confectionery Co. | Allens | Mentos | Mayceys | Rainbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 23.6% | 24.2% | 11.7% | 11% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 9% | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.8% | 18.7% | 15.4% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.3% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 7.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.4% | 19.6% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.8% | 17.5% | 12.3% | 13.2% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 10.3% | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.7% | 19.1% | 13.5% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 26.7% | 19.5% | 12.8% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.4% | 22.3% | 10.3% | 13.1% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.2% | 22.6% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.7% | 19.4% | 10.8% | 12.2% | 10% | 6% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.4% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Oct 2026 | 24% | 15.1% | 13% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.3% |
How has branded search for Mayceys and Pascall changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Mayceys took it in January 2026, Pascall took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mayceys’ share of searches among lolly brands in New Zealand held steady at 7.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 980 to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pascall’s share of searches among lolly brands in New Zealand moved from 11% to 11.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 2.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand lolly brands in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Allens overtook Mayceys and Mentos to rank 6th among lolly brands in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.
In October 2026, Mayceys lost share of searches among lolly brands in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 7.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pascall in New Zealand rose 45% over 12 measured months, from 1.5K to 2.2K in October 2026.
How are Mayceys’ and Pascall’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mayceys’ and Pascall’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.
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