Halloween gets pricier as chocolate costs climb — Hershey may feel the pinch
Summary
Candy shoppers face increased spending this Halloween season due to rising expenses for essential ingredients like cocoa and sugar. These elevated commodity prices are driving up overall production costs for sweets, which could negatively impact confectioners such as Hershey.
Higher cocoa and sugar prices are fueling above-average cost inflation for candy
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