Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 710 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Grocery Pantry Staples
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FAGE now leads AI recommendations for pantry staples, climbing from #37 to the top spot since October 2025. This reflects a major shift in focus, with yogurt brands like , , and displacing longtime bacon leaders and in overall mentions.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The gold standard Greek yogurt for high protein and minimal ingredients. | 36% | |
| 2 | Often recommended for its simple ingredients, high protein, and low sugar. | 35% | |
| 3 | A classic, widely available Greek yogurt praised for its flavor and protein. | 35% | |
| 4 | Praised for balanced, savory, applewood-smoked bacon that crisps well. | 31% | |
| 5 | A classic, reliable supermarket bacon with balanced, smoky flavor. | 29% | |
| 6 | A top pick for thick-cut, real wood-smoked bacon that cooks evenly. | 28% | |
| 7 | 28% | ||
| 8 | An artisan choice for deep, gourmet applewood smoke flavor. | 27% | |
| 9 | 22% | ||
| 10 | 21% | ||
| 11 | 20% | ||
| 12 | 18% | ||
| 13 | 18% | ||
| 14 | 16% | ||
| 15 | 13% | ||
| 16 | 12% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 9% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 9% | ||
| 23 | 8% | ||
| 24 | 8% | ||
| 25 | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
allrecipes.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 52% of analyzed answers.
Jumped from rank #37 to #1 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Climbed from rank #17 to #2 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Fell from the #2 to the #9 position between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #1 to #13 in overall mentions between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“A top-rated choice with excellent, balanced flavor.” → “A classic, reliable supermarket pick that is widely available.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33% | 36% | ||
| 48% | 18% | ||
| 48% | 33% | ||
| 30% | 31% | ||
| 35% | 22% |
The two models disagree most about Oscar Mayer (ChatGPT #24, Google #8) and North Country Smokehouse (ChatGPT #11, Google #21).
Across 710 AI responses, FAGE is mentioned most, named in 36% of them, followed by Siggi's (35%) and Chobani (35%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 710 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early responses frequently cited Oscar Mayer and
Smithfield as top choices. Since late 2025, recommendations have shifted, with AI assistants increasingly highlighting
Wright Brand for overall flavor and its thick cut, while positioning legacy brands as reliable supermarket options.
Brands mentioned
Early responses frequently cited Oscar Mayer and
Smithfield as top choices. Since late 2025, recommendations have shifted, with AI assistants increasingly highlighting
Wright Brand for overall flavor and its thick cut, while positioning legacy brands as reliable supermarket options.
AI responses consistently categorize mustards by type, rarely picking a single overall winner. French's is the standard recommendation for American yellow mustard, while
is the go-to for French Dijon. Gourmet and whole-grain options like Edmond Fallot are often mentioned for specific uses like charcuterie.
AI responses consistently categorize mustards by type, rarely picking a single overall winner. French's is the standard recommendation for American yellow mustard, while
Maille is the go-to for French Dijon. Gourmet and whole-grain options like Edmond Fallot are often mentioned for specific uses like charcuterie.