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September 27, 2024

Sweet and Spooky

An infographic depicting consumer trends related to Halloween candy purchases.

Foodsnapshot X

Emily Little

Emily Little

Food Technology Magazine

An infographic depicting consumer trends related to Halloween candy purchases. — Source: Mars Tricks, Treats, & Trends report

Hero Image: © 2023 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). All rights reserved. E&OE

Authors

Emily Little Associate Editor

Emily Little is associate editor, Food Technology (elittle@ift.org).

Categories

Food Business Trends
Consumer and Marketplace Trends
Food Categories
Omnivore
Confectionery
Food Technology Magazine

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