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, ...

Due to rising cocoa prices, we’re likely to see less chocolate. Instead, gummy, chewy and hard candies may reign supreme. “There’re more options than ever because these confectionery ...

“We’re going to see a lot of new creations — Halloween treats in the gummy and Twizzler theme and other kinds of ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Halloween candy is displayed for sale at a Walmart Supercenter on October 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Due in part to a shortage of cocoa beans, Halloween candy prices ...

“We’re going to see a lot of new creations - Halloween treats in the gummy and Twizzler theme and other kinds of non-chocolate confections - hitting stores to capture that sales growth at a ...

noting that teenagers to adults in their mid-40s are more likely to choose gummy, fruity and sour candy. Consumers are in part reaching for candy over chocolate because it’s cheaper. There are ...

While chocolate still leads the sweets category, candy is growing at a faster clip, said Sally Lyons Wyatt, an analyst at market research firm Circana, noting that teenagers to adults in their mid ...