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Halloween candy jumps 71% since 2021, study finds

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The report comes as many consumers continue to face higher grocery bills and look for ways to stretch household budgets ahead of the holiday.

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  1. WSVN Miami

    Candy prices continue to rise across the US ahead of Halloween (opens WSVN Miami)

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    Despite rising candy prices due to inflated material costs, most Americans plan to spend approximately $13.5 billion on Halloween celebrations in 2026.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    To counteract a spooky economy, America prepares to spend on Halloween candy (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Assorted bags of Halloween candy and chocolate are displayed with promotional price tags, Lafayette, California, Sept. 14, 2026.

  3. FOX Business

    Halloween candy prices jump 8.1% as Americans prepare to spend billions on treats (opens FOX Business)

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    Americans are expected to spend $4.1 billion on Halloween candy despite an 8.1% increase in prices, with shoppers turning to discounts and early purchases to save.

  4. Latin Times

    Why Halloween Candy Keeps Getting More Expensive — And It Won't Stop Anytime Soon (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Halloween candy spending will hit $4.1B in 2026, but shrinking cocoa crops, new tariffs, and supply chain lags mean Americans get less for more.

  5. MyStateline

    Halloween candy jumps 71% since 2021, study finds (opens MyStateline)

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    MyStateline's feed description

    The report comes as many consumers continue to face higher grocery bills and look for ways to stretch household budgets ahead of the holiday.

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