The most terrifying moment this Halloween might come in the grocery store checkout line.
A recent sugar price spike combined with extreme weather and ballooning demand is to blame for the increased cost of sweets – and it's just in time for the Halloween candy boom. So, while the elevated price tag for a bag of chocolate bars is no trick, it's certainly not a treat, either.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.