Foundation Coffee vs The New Zealand Coffee Co:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Foundation Coffee and The New Zealand Coffee Co were level in searches among workplace coffee suppliers in New Zealand, with an estimated 520 versus 530 branded searches, at 24.8% and 25.2% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workplace coffee suppliers, The New Zealand Coffee Co appeared in four of the five answers and Foundation Coffee in one. The New Zealand Coffee Co was mentioned before Foundation Coffee in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
The New Zealand Coffee Co and Foundation Coffee are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
The New Zealand Coffee Co, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Foundation Coffee in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
The New Zealand Coffee Co, named ahead of Foundation Coffee in 4 of 4 answers
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Top workplace coffee suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The New Zealand Coffee Co was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Foundation Coffee was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. The New Zealand Coffee Co was listed before Foundation Coffee 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.
- The New Zealand Coffee Co4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Coffee Suppliers4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Essential Coffee3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cascade Coffee Co.3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Segafredo Zanetti2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coffee4Business2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Foundation Coffee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ignite Coffee1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Coffee Biz0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
7 Grams Coffee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workplace coffee suppliers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workplace coffee supplier should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workplace coffee suppliers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workplace coffee supplier in New Zealand for an office coffee setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“office coffee supply”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee machine rental 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 Foundation Coffee or The New Zealand Coffee Co more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Foundation Coffee and The New Zealand Coffee Co by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten workplace coffee suppliers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for The New Zealand Coffee Co, Foundation Coffee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The New Zealand Coffee Co | Foundation Coffee | Coffee Suppliers | Segafredo Zanetti | Coffee Biz | Ignite Coffee | Essential Coffee | Coffee4Business | 7 Grams Coffee | Cascade Coffee Co. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 28% | 24.8% | 12.4% | 16% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.8% | 24.9% | 12.9% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.41% | 0.83% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 27.9% | 10.9% | 17% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.7% | 29.1% | 15.9% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.6% | 26.7% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.6% | 30% | 15% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.79% | 0.4% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 20.9% | 34.7% | 14.5% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.67% | 0.34% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.9% | 32.5% | 15.2% | 13.1% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.9% | 27.5% | 13.9% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.37% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.4% | 25% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.2% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 14.9% | 9.5% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Oct 2026 | 25.2% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 12.4% | 10% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.48% |
How has branded search for Foundation Coffee and The New Zealand Coffee Co changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Foundation Coffee took it in January 2026, The New Zealand Coffee Co took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Foundation Coffee’s share of searches among workplace coffee suppliers in New Zealand held steady at 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 620 to 520.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, The New Zealand Coffee Co’s share of searches among workplace coffee suppliers in New Zealand moved from 28% to 25.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 700 to 530.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand workplace coffee suppliers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Foundation Coffee gained share of searches among workplace coffee suppliers in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 24.8%.
In October 2026, The New Zealand Coffee Co lost share of searches among workplace coffee suppliers in New Zealand, from 26.2% to 25.2%.
How are Foundation Coffee’s and The New Zealand Coffee Co’s branded searches counted?
16 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foundation Coffee’s and The New Zealand Coffee Co’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.
Foundation Coffee
7 branded search terms
- foundation coffee
- foundation coffee beans
- foundation coffee company
- foundation coffee roaster
- foundation coffee roasters
- foundationcoffee
- the foundation coffee
The New Zealand Coffee Co
9 branded search terms
- new zealand coffee co
- new zealand coffee company
- nz coffee co
- nz coffee co menu
- nz coffee company
- the new zealand coffee co
- the new zealand coffee company
- the nz coffee co
- the nz coffee company
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