Halloween gets pricier as chocolate costs climb — Hershey may feel the pinch

Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, a $400 million increase from last year. Rising costs for chocolate, candy, and pumpkins have driven prices higher, with chocolate sales down 7.2% due to cocoa supply disruptions. Retailers are offering discounts to offset the increased expense for consumers.

Source: Halloween gets pricier as chocolate costs climb — Hershey may feel the pinch — CNBC

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Topics: halloween · chocolate · hershey · candy · inflation · cocoaprices