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Chocolate's dominance in Halloween candy is waning due to rising costs from tariffs, inflation, and high cocoa prices, leading to increased prices and a shift towards cheaper, non-chocolate sweets among consumers, despite overall strong holiday sales.
Halloween candy prices are rising due to high cocoa costs, leading to less chocolate content, smaller packages, and more gummies, with overall candy costs up 10.8% from last year, impacting both consumers and small businesses.
Halloween candy prices are rising due to high cocoa prices, inflation, and tariffs, leading to more gummies, less chocolate, and higher costs for consumers, with candy companies adjusting packaging and ingredients to manage costs.
Halloween candy prices are rising for the second year in a row due to increased cocoa costs and shrinkflation, leading consumers to buy smaller or less chocolatey treats and switch to more affordable options like gummies and Tootsie Rolls, while overall spending on Halloween remains high.
Country music star Cody Tate called out a group of parents who stole a bucket of Halloween candy with their children while trick-or-treating outside his house. Tate posted a video on Instagram showing the parents gleefully ransacking the candy and leaving none for anyone else. He expressed disappointment in their actions and emphasized the negative example they were setting for their children. The video has garnered millions of views and sparked outrage over the lack of consequences for theft. Tate's message highlights how the actions of a few can ruin the experience for everyone else.
Experts warn that excessive consumption of Halloween candy can have negative effects on aging skin. Sugar intake can lead to inflammation, acne, and eczema flare-ups. It can also hinder the skin's ability to repair itself and degrade collagen fibers, affecting the skin's appearance. Additionally, excessive sugar consumption can contribute to overall health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Health experts recommend moderation and limiting daily intake of added sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories.
CandyStore.com has analyzed online sales data to determine the most popular Halloween candies in each state. In Connecticut, the top candy is Almond Joy, followed by Milky Way and M&Ms. Nationally, Reese's Cups, M&Ms, and Hot Tamales are the most popular candies. The National Retail Federation estimates that consumer spending on Halloween candy will reach $3.6 billion in 2023.