Chocolate Prices Scare Consumers This Halloween

Thanks to rising chocolate costs, kids might see more candy corn in their buckets this year. According to the Producer Price Index, the cost of chocolate manufacturing has gone up 45% since January. This is causing consumers to buy less cocoa. “Chocolate candy, there’s just not as many items per retailer on shelf,” Circana’s Dan Sadler said. “We’re seeing double-digit increases in non-chocolate items.” Bad news for next Halloween: Chocolate prices are expected to remain high through September 2025. (newser)