Americans Favorite Halloween Candy

• In case you missed it, the National Confectioners Association, has revealed the top Halloween treats for this season.
• Overall, chocolate is the top choice for Halloween candy, with 60% of people preferring chocolate treats, and 40% preferring non-chocolate treats.
• After chocolate, America’s favorite Halloween treat is gummy candy, followed by candy corn.
• Candy corn can certainly be a divisive treat, but those who do like it have a specific way they like to eat.
  • 52% enjoy eating the whole piece at once.
  • 31% start at the narrow white end.
  • 17% start with wider yellow end.

Many parents and kids had to skip Halloween last year due to the pandemic, and they definitely plan to make up for it this year.

• 82% of people plan to celebrate Halloween this year, with that number going up to 93% for young parents.
• 80% plan to bring back trick or treating this year.
• 79% of Americans will get into the Halloween spirit by filling their Halloween candy bowl this year.

Source: Candy USA