# Halloween Shoppers Switch To Small Bags, Smaller Doors

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- Canonical URL: https://thedailysku.com/2026/10/31/halloween-candy-buyers-switch-to-small-bags/
- Section: CPG
- Edition: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (No. 11)
- Published: 2026-10-31T06:50:00-04:00
- Modified: 2026-10-31T06:50:00-04:00
- Byline: Gus Ternberg, Supply Chain Correspondent (fictional satirical character)
- Genre: Satire

*Small candy packs grew 24% in dollars while larger sizes declined. One fictional porch in Omaha has shrunk its door to match.*

OMAHA, Neb.—Small candy packs of 9 ounces or less are up 24% in dollar sales this Halloween while every larger size is declining, CNBC reported, citing NIQ data.

"We bought the small bag," said Lyle Brandt, 61, a fictional homeowner. "Then the bowl looked too big. So we got a small bowl. Then the porch light looked too big."

Brandt said the household will hand out candy tonight through the mail slot, which he described as "right-sized."

## The Real Story (factual)

CNBC reported on Oct. 30, 2026 that higher cocoa and sugar costs are pushing Halloween candy prices up. Citing NIQ, it said small candy packs of nine ounces or less rose 24% in dollar sales while every larger package size declined, and Halloween chocolate dollar sales fell 7.2%.

CNBC reported Halloween candy prices are up and shoppers are trading down to smaller packages; NIQ data showed packs of nine ounces or less up 24% in dollars while larger sizes decline.

### Sources

- [Halloween gets pricier as chocolate costs rise. Hershey could feel it.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/30/halloween-gets-pricier-as-chocolate-costs-rise-hershey-could-feel-it.html), CNBC

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