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Chocolate makers face Halloween slump as US shoppers cut back
Original: Chocolate makers get Halloween fright as health-conscious US shoppers cut back
US chocolate makers are facing weaker Halloween sales as health-conscious consumers cut back on candy. Reuters reports that rising cocoa costs and changing eating habits are squeezing major confectionery companies during what is normally their biggest season of the year, prompting industry concern about falling demand for traditional Halloween treats.
Why now: Halloween candy sales are falling as more American shoppers prioritise healthier eating, hurting major chocolate producers.
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