Halloween Candy: Top 3 For 2024 in Florida
Butterfinger, Hershey’s Chocolate Bars and even candy corn made the Top 10. But the big 5 Halloween candy choices for Florida trick-or-treaters lines up pretty closely with the national picks this year.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups took the top spot for Florida. No shock there right? The chocolate and peanut butter combo has been the winner since we were kids. I’d always remember which house had the Reese’s cups and head there first. There’s now Reese’s Cup cereal… even the peanut butter aisle at Publix often has Reese’s peanut butter. I’ve never brought myself to actually buy it though.
You would think given Florida’s heat and humidity that M&M’s would have cracked the top 3. The Halloween candy that melts in your mouth but not in your hand didn’t take the gold, silver or bronze surprisingly.
The runner up Halloween candy for Florida in 2024 is the one with that tangy sweet and sour combination: Skittles. Taste the rainbow. Love cinnamon? Hot Tamales rounds out the top 3 in Florida.
Nationally M&M’s took the top spot with Reese’s Cups at #2. Sour Patch Kids, Skittles and Starburst also placed in the top 5. Sour Patch Kids had the biggest jump year over year. The most surprising stat to me that they found was a resurgence in the popularity of candy corn. It landed at #7 nationally this year on the favorite Halloween candy in America list.
The new Halloween candy in the top 10 this year is an old favorite. Bart Simpson was a Butterfinger fan and so am I. Butterfinger ranked #1 in South Carolina and Oklahoma.
The biggest snub? That would be Snickers. Nowhere in the top 10! Snickers easily makes my top 5.
Halloween Candy Stats
Their other research found that households will spend about $31 on candy this year. Most Halloween shopping is done in the first 2 weeks of October. And over half of parents admit they stash some Halloween candy away to enjoy for themselves.
The numbers were compiled by candystore.com.
9 Worst Trick or Treat Handouts for Halloween
Key Chains
Keychains are handy, but they’re not exactly the kind of treasure kids hope to find in their candy haul. They want stuff that’s sweet, not stuff for keys they don’t have. Save yourself some money and pass on key chains.
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Hygiene Products
We all know cleanliness is important, but getting soap, shampoo, or hand sanitizer in your treat bag on Halloween is not what kids look forward to. It’s a treat, not a trip to the pharmacy. It’s like getting socks for Christmas. While practical, it’s not exactly exciting.
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Loose Change
Coins may have been an acceptable treat decades ago, but nowadays, they’re seen as disappointing. Kids prefer candy. Or maybe small toys (if they’re exciting/cool enough). Unless, you’re giving away the big bucks, steer clear of this one.
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Trail Mix
Healthy snacks are great, but Halloween is all about the sugar rush. Kids aren’t exactly thrilled to find a mix of fruit and nuts in their bag. They’re hoping for chocolates and gummies, not something they associate with after-school snacks.
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Coupons
Adults may appreciate coupons for discounts at local businesses, but they don’t make for a fun Halloween treat for kids. Saving money is cool, but Halloween is all about instant gratification. And coupons for discounts don’t really make the cut.
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Brochures or Pamphlets
Halloween is not the time to distribute religious or informational materials. Kids are looking for fun and treats, not pamphlets. Consider giving those away another day that’s not Halloween.
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Toothbrushes and Dental Floss
Halloween is all about the candy, right? So, if you toss a toothbrush or dental floss into a kid’s stash of treats, you’re basically inviting disappointment. Plus, it’s safe to assume that the trick-or-treater already has a toothbrush. Do they truly need another one?
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Unwrapped Candy
Throwing unwrapped candy into a plastic pumpkin? That’s just asking for a sticky mess. Plus, it’s not the cleanest option. And given the concerns these days, it’s just another worry for parents who fear someone might mess with their child’s candy.
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Homemade Treats
Those fancy homemade snacks that look like they came straight from Pinterest can be cute, but if you don’t really know the kids or their parents, they might wonder about your intentions. Sticking to pre-packaged treats is your best bet on Halloween, especially if you’re trying to keep trick-or-treating simple and sanitary.
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