Halloween candy costs jump on pricier cocoa and sugar; Hershey lowers outlook
Candy prices ran hotter than overall food inflation heading into Halloween as cocoa and sugar got more expensive. Hershey trimmed its 2026 growth outlook, and analysts warned of pressure as shoppers trade down.
CNBC Finance·Oct 30, 2026, 4:55 PM·2 min read✓ Verified
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