Halloween candy shoppers hit by ‘cocoa shock’ costs

Non-chocolate Halloween candy like gummies has also experienced an increase in costs.

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Halloween candy shoppers hit by ‘cocoa shock’ costs

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Halloween chocolate prices are up 15.5% as cocoa shock hits shoppers

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Halloween candy shoppers hit by ‘cocoa shock’ costs

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns