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Can You Guess The Most Popular Halloween Candy In The Carolinas?
It's almost time to stock up on supplies for those trick-or-treaters who will come calling soon! You want to make sure you have something everyone likes, right? Can you guess the most popular Halloween candy in the Carolinas? There's a survey published each year to help guide you. So, let's take a look. CandyStore.com is back at it again this year with their list of the most popular Halloween candy state by state. And, it's worth a look to see what your neighbors are buying, handing out and eating, as well. You may think you know what it is. But, you might be wrong. Most Popular Halloween Candy In North Carolina Let's start with North Carolina to see what your fellow Tar Heel State residents are munching on. According to the Candy Store survey, the most popular Halloween candy in North Carolina is M&M candies! That happens to be the most popular in the country. The colorful candies that melt in your mouth, not in your hands, are followed closely by Reese's Cups and Hershey's Mini Bars. All of those are solid choices. No arguments. Most Popular Halloween Candy In South Carolina So, what's the most popular Halloween candy in South Carolina? Well, The Palmetto State leans toward the Butterfinger. Next, it's Sour Patch Kids, followed by Skittles. Those are good, too. I'm a fan of Butterfinger and I love Skittles. Sour Patch Kids are fine...just not my favorite. I know a lot of people just go for the biggest bang for the buck when shopping for candy to hand out at the door. After all, it's super expensive. Many times the variety grab bag doesn't have the best selections of high end candies. But, it takes care of the task. And, speaking of expense, according to reports, higher prices for cocoa are causing some retailers to predict sales of gummy candies or fruity sweet treats will increase. The National Retail Federation says Americans will drop over $3 million on candy this year. And, by the way, the controversial Candy Corn took the number 7 overall spot in the nation! https://youtu.be/to3Q-UFr0-o?si=n0GK-X9WsFnz4XtQ