Halloween candy costs about 8% more this year. A USC economist says bad weather hurt cocoa and sugar crops, not tariffs. Will prices come down?

Cocoa shock” is driving up candy prices, sure, but hopefully that doesn’t take away from people’s enjoying some tasty delights on Halloween. Especially if they’re treating themselves to some of their ...

I love Halloween. It’s not the costumes and parties and pumpkins—they’re fun, but I don’t care so much about any of that. What I love is being able to snack openly on candy corn, Necco Wafers, and ...