Cocoa crisis threatens Halloween candy supplies: What to know

Oct 14, 2025
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Extreme weather in West Africa, where most of the world’s cocoa is grown, has sent prices soaring, leaving candy companies scrambling ahead of Halloween. To offset costs, brands are shrinking bars and debuting creative new flavors like pink lemonade KitKats and peanut butter and jelly M&Ms. fOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has the details.

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