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Candy companies adjust recipes amid rising cocoa costs for Halloween

Despite higher candy prices due to cocoa cost increases, consumers continue spending on Halloween treats.

Oct 30, 2026, 2:22 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Food Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
Photo: Jennifer Woodard Maderazo / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

NPR Food reported that candy companies are responding to rising cocoa prices by creating new candy combinations that use less chocolate.

This adjustment aims to manage production costs while maintaining product appeal during the Halloween season.

Despite the increase in candy prices, consumer spending on Halloween treats remains steady, indicating continued demand for seasonal candy products.

Sources
  1. NPR Food: Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
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