Halloween Candy Prices Soar Due to Cocoa Shortage

Halloween candy is costing more this year because the main ingredient, cocoa, is very expensive.

The cost of cocoa beans has gone way up because there wasn't much grown in the places that usually provide it, like Ghana and Ivory Coast.

This means candy companies have to pay more for chocolate.

To deal with this, they're making some candy bags smaller, using less chocolate, and making more gummy candies, which are cheaper.

Even your favorite candies like Hershey’s and Reese's are more expensive.

This change is affecting small chocolate makers too, who are struggling with high prices for cocoa and packaging.

So, be prepared to pay a bit more for your Halloween treats this year.