Halloween, cocoa
Halloween could taste different this year thanks to soaring cocoa prices
Everybody knows it’s not Halloween without candy, but with cocoa prices stubbornly remaining at record highs, consumers are shaking up the contents of their Halloween treat buckets.
Cocoa prices pushing more people to buy gummy candy for Halloween
Experts say that the high prices of cocoa are driving people to purchase more gummy and fruity candy. Some shoppers also say gummies offer more flavors than chocolate. Spending on Halloween this year is also expected to drop compared to last year’s record-breaking sales.
Chocolate is on its way out. Why Halloween is about gummy candy now.
Your assortment of sugary treats on Halloween may look a bit different this year. The traditional mix of caramel, nougat and wafer-filled chocolaty mounds won’t dominate Halloween baskets this year, experts say. Instead, you’ll find more tart and fruity sweets.
With chocolate prices up sharply this year, learn how to save on Halloween candy
The site Coupon Follow found 3 Musketeers are the most expensive Halloween candy at 79 cents an ounce. It claims Skittles are the cheapest at 32 cents an ounce. For savings, shopping expert Trae Bodge suggests buying in bulk.
Gummy candy more popular due to cocoa prices
Experts say that is because high cocoa prices are driving consumers to purchase more gummy and fruity treats. An analyst at market research firm Circana told the Washington Post that while chocolate still dominates, more teens and middle age adults are leaning towards gummy and sour candy.
Halloween nightmare: The spiking cost of cocoa is a fright for candy shoppers
The price of chocolate might make you feel bitter about buying sweet treats. Rather than filling trick-or-treat buckets with chocolate bars galore, children are going to be coming home with gummies and more fruity and tart treats.
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