Halloween is six weeks away. What can the candy industry expect?

NRF data indicates Halloween will happen, though differently and likely at home.

September 16, 2020

Data from the National Retail Federation show Halloween participation won’t completely duplicate past years, but many U.S. consumers will find ways to enjoy the sweet and spooky holiday.

Influenster reveals top Halloween candy by state

Find out what the top sweet is in your state!

Crystal Lindell

November 13, 2015

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Halloween may be over, but it’s the perfect time to eat all that leftover trick-or-treat candy! Influenster recently released data looking at the top Halloween candy in each state, along with this chart showing exactly who loves what where.

NCA Survey: America's favorite Halloween treat is chocolate

Survey also finds that brands matter, parents are the gatekeepers and Americans believe there is a right way to eat candy corn.

Crystal Lindell

October 23, 2013

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“Trick or treat, give me something chocolate to eat.” That’s what nearly three-fourths (72 percent) of Americans are saying this Halloween.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Halloween is six weeks away. What can the candy industry expect?

Influenster reveals top Halloween candy by state

NCA Survey: America's favorite Halloween treat is chocolate

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