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Americans set to spend record $13.5B on Halloween amid rising candy, costume costs

Global cocoa shortage squeezed chocolate supply ahead of Halloween

2 Oct 27 5:58 PM · 17d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 2 of 3

Chocolate treats have become especially expensive as a global cocoa shortage tightened the market while candy companies were preparing Halloween shipments. Despite high prices, chocolate remains resilient with 95% of Halloween shoppers planning to purchase candy.

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“Trick-or-treat participation intent is in line with last year. Confection remains a resilient category.”

Hershey Company spokesperson

National Retail Federation Industry research organizationCortland Hickey General Manager, Chicago CostumeMondelez Candy manufacturerFerrero Candy manufacturerHershey Company Candy manufacturer

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