Monin vs Robinsons:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Monin had more branded searches than Robinsons among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand. Monin had about 260 branded searches, while Robinsons had 180. Monin made up 2% of all cordial and syrup brand searches we track, and Robinsons accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cordial and syrup brands, Monin appeared in three of the five answers and Robinsons in none.
Who do people search for more?
Monin, about 44% more searches than Robinsons
Who does AI mention more?
Monin, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Robinsons in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Monin, the only one of the two named
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Top cordial and syrup brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two 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. Robinsons did not appear in any of the 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 Monin or Robinsons more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Monin and Robinsons 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 Monin, Robinsons. 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 Monin and Robinsons comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Monin was ahead of Robinsons in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Robinsons’ share of searches among cordial and syrup brands in New Zealand moved from 0.76% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 180.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordial and syrup brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Robinsons in New Zealand rose 80% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 180 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Monin’s and Robinsons’ 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.
Other head-to-heads among cordial and syrup brands
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