Why Higher Candy Prices Won’t Spoil This Halloween
4 sources·Updated October 30, 2026
Halloween candy prices
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- BBC Business·3h agoSoaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, has soared, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.
Read at BBC Business → - CBC Top Stories·10h agoYes, Halloween candy is expensive this year — but some sweets are scarier than others
Candy prices have climbed steadily over the past six years, according to Statistics Canada inflation numbers. But some treats are trickier than others. We break down which candies got more expensive this Halloween.
Read at CBC Top Stories → - NPR News Now·15h agoCandy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data.
Read at NPR News Now → - Forbes Business·1d agoWhy Higher Candy Prices Won’t Spoil This Halloween
Despite higher candy prices, Halloween 2026 spending is expected to hit a record as shoppers hunt for bargains on sweets or turn to healthier alternatives.
Read at Forbes Business →