Macro Finance
Chocolate Price Spook Families for Halloween
Bloomberg Markets·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Halloween candy prices are rising as higher labor, energy, and transportation costs pressure food prices. Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, says popular candy bags are up about 50 cents from last year, prompting shoppers to trade down to cheaper options. Affordability is changing consumer behavior, with environmental and economic shifts impacting the business.
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