NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiOctober 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Halloween candy sales drop as high chocolate and gas prices squeeze shoppers
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Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the last year, driven by high chocolate prices and broader affordability concerns. NielsenIQ reports that shoppers are cutting back on large and extra-large candy bags as increased spending on fuel, housing, and food strains household budgets.
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Consumers face elevated grocery and commodity costs, with candy and gum prices up 44% over five years and global cocoa prices fluctuating amid supply disruptions and weather patterns.
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PersonSally Lyons Wyatt“Discussed how shoppers are handling higher grocery prices with smaller and more ”OrganizationAldi“Advertised a 135-piece variety pack of Mars chocolate bars for $19.87.”OrganizationCircana“Employed Sally Lyons Wyatt and analyzed consumer shopping habits.”locationWest Africa“Supplies 70% of the world's chocolate and experienced poor weather affecting coc”OrganizationNielsenIQ“Provided data on Halloween candy sales declines and consumer buying trends.”OrganizationU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics“Reported data regarding cocoa prices, inflation, and historical food price incre”OrganizationNational Confectioners Association“Expressed optimism about consumer enthusiasm during the peak Halloween shopping ”PersonChris Costagli“Commented on consumer spending habits and affordability concerns impacting Hallo”OrganizationFerrara Candy Co.“Represented by the National Confectioners Association.”OrganizationSmarties Candy Co.“Represented by the National Confectioners Association.”OrganizationMars Inc.“Represented by the National Confectioners Association and featured in Aldi varie”