Halloween Candy Prices Rise Amid Inflation and Tariffs
TL;DR
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.
- Chocolate's reign over Halloween is under threat from inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices CNBC
- US candy makers haunted by Halloween discounts as retailers scare up sales Reuters
- Has Halloween candy gotten more expensive? Here’s what the historical data shows KOCO
- Are you being tricked by your treats? Some Halloween candy multipacks have shrunk in size, but not in price CBC
- Halloween candy prices rising, spooked by Trump’s tariffs and climate change The Guardian
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