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- With Halloween fast approaching, Americans are gearing up for the holiday, purchasing costumes, hanging up decorations, and most importantly, stocking up on candy.
- According to the National
Retail Federation's seasonal trends report, more than 160 million Americans are going to buy candy for Halloween this year. - Read on for 15 mind-blowing facts about Halloween candy consumption in the US.
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Halloween is just around the corner, and this year Americans are predicted to spend nearly $2.6 billion on candy alone.
Each year, Americans flock to supermarkets and convenience stores to buy candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters. The National Retail Federation's seasonal trends report estimates that more than 160 million Americans will buy candy for Halloween this year.
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A look at the numbers shows that Americans' relationship with candy on Halloween is truly mind-blowing, from the amount of candy the average trick-or-treater collects to the staggering amount of candy corn that gets sold every fall.
Keep reading for more surprising facts about candy this Halloween season.