Chocolate's reign over Halloween is under threat from inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices - CNBC
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Halloween chocolate faces challenges from inflation, tariffs, and high cocoa prices, leading to higher candy costs and smaller pack sizes. Retailers are using discounts to boost sales despite these pressures.
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