Why candy has gotten so expensive, plus a few ways to save
Forget the ghouls and ghosts — inflation is spooky enough. And it’s coming for your Halloween candies.
And a U.S. agricultural policy that requires 85% of sugar purchases to come from domestic processors is further tightening an already strained supply, according to The Wall Street Journal. For example, Milky Way’s 10 most popular products may include a two-pack of candy bars, a 36-pack of candy bars and a bag of Milky Way “Fun Size” minis. Those prices, as well as the prices of the seven other most popular products, would then be averaged. That average would represent the Milky Way baseline price.
In the 12 months leading up to Oct. 9, 2023, the analysis found that prices fell on Amazon AMZN, -1.50% for these candies: Avoid buying your favorite candy. Seems counterintuitive, right? But, as Fortera Credit Union notes, you’re more likely to munch on your favorite treats before Halloween, leaving you in a pinch on the big night. Stock up on sweets you won’t be tempted to eat.
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