Seasonal & Holidays
Massachusetts Has A New Most Popular Halloween Candy
M&Ms and Reese's are so last year, it appears.
Halloween 2017 is fast approaching, which means it's time to find the perfect Halloween costume and start watching your favorite spooky Halloween movies. It's also only a matter of days before hordes of trick-or-treaters land on your front stoop in search of the best candy on the block.
But what types of candy should you be stocking up on? According to online candy distributor Candy Store, it all depends on where you live. In Massachusetts, you probably want some Sour Patch Kids.
Yes, in a world of Reese's, Kit Kats, and Skittles, it's those lip-puckering sugar gummies that rule the Bay State. The Candy Store says the resurgence of Sour Patch Kids a nationwide trend.
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The candy runner-up in Massachusetts are Butterfingers. Salt Water Taffy (only in New England...) is a distant third.
Studies estimate that candy shoppers will spend $2.7 billion this year — so check the list and interactive map below, and make sure you're spending your dollars on the right sugary treats for Halloween. Happy shopping!
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Source: CandyStore.com.
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