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On Halloween, prices of the popular candy in the United States increased by an average of 15% compared to the previous year. To save money, many families distributed instant noodles or snacks, or stopped giving chocolate at all.
Daily expenses have increased due to skyrocketing prices,Halloween Soon, candy prices will inevitably rise. According to the latest survey from digital media company FinanceBuzz, the prices of the 17 most popular candies in the United States have increased by 15% this year, making them the scariest thing about the holidays this year.
FinanceBuzz analyzed the prices of 17 popular Halloween candies in the United States and found that they have increased by 15% compared with last year, and the average price of 100-piece candies is 16.96 yuan, an increase of 71% compared with 2021.
Consumers are eagerly looking for cheaper candy, said Megan Stoner, a spokeswoman for FinanceBuzz.Google (Google) Search volume for the keywords “cheap halloween candy in bulk” and “where to buy cheap halloween candy” has increased by over 5,000% compared to last year.
Renee Turpin, 30, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating her first Halloween in a new community. She works in a school and has recently bought a house. His budget is limited. Even buying cheap candy costs about 100 yuan, which is roughly equivalent to his food expenses for a week.
Buying candy is so difficult that some people plan to fill candy bowls with small bags of salty snacks, tattoo stickers and cheap tchotchkes, or limit the amount of candy each child can take.
According to data from market research company NielsenIQ, as of October 17, this year’s Halloween candy sales have declined by 6% compared with the same period last year.
Candy and chocolate have always been an essential part of Halloween. However, due to the cocoa supply crisis caused by climate change, cocoa prices reached a record high last year. Some companies began using low-cost raw materials to make chocolate, or sold smaller packaged candies at a higher price. According to online research company Apify, last year’s 17.6-ounce Reese’s Mini Chocolates have shrunk to 15.8 ounces, but the price has increased by 1.5 yuan. Some people do not give chocolate this year.
Luckily, some candies are affordable, like Sour Patch Kids, Skittles and Nerds Gummy Clusters, and are becoming more and more popular among the younger generation.
This year, people are more meticulous in preparing sweets than before, doing what they can and giving as much as they can. Some families are getting creative. Illinois teacher Angie Vasey changed her hairinstant noodles Only 10 cents per pack.
But there are still people who stick to tradition and find ways to prepare candy bars or chocolate bars. 71-year-old Mitch Collins bought 270 pieces of traditional good candy at Costco, spending 269 yuan regardless of the cost.
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According to a FinanceBuzz survey, the price of 17 popular Halloween candies in the United States has increased by an average of 15% this year compared to last year. The average price of a 100-piece package is 16.96 yuan, which has become a holiday burden for many families.
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Many have started keeping small bags of salty snacks, tattoo stickers and cheap gadgets, while others have limited the amount each child can take; One teacher in Illinois even switched to instant noodles, which cost only 10 cents.
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NielsenIQ reported that this year’s Halloween candy sales fell 6% through October 17 compared to the same period last year. Also, rising cocoa prices have caused some chocolate to become scarce and increase in price. For example, Reese’s Mini Chocolates have become smaller but more expensive.
