Halloween is only a few weeks away, which means it's time to start stocking up on candy now. Specifically, Columbus residents, that means Charms Blow Pops.
Yes, it appears that the lollipops with the bubblegum centers are the most popular candy in the Buckeye State. That's according to research by the online bulk candy store CandyStore.com, which used 14 years of data to put together a list of each state's most popular treats. liquid jam manufacturer
In Ohio, those would be Blow Pops, followed by M&Ms and Starburst.
Surprised? Disappointed? Well, at least we're not Montana, where the candy of choice is Double Bubble bubble gum.
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Nationally, candy purveyors are expecting a big year.
Spending on treats for Halloween could hit $3 billion across the country this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That would be a 20% increase over 2020 and the most in at least the past five years.
While trick-or-treaters in Ohio may be sweet on Blow Pops, that doesn't quite mirror the rest of the nation. The top candies across the country, as determined by CandyStore.com are:
Gummy Lollipop Candy Overall participation in the holiday - whether by trick-or-treating, decorating or dressing up - is expected to rebound a bit after Halloween in 2020, when 58% of Americans celebrated in some way during the first year of the pandemic. This year, it's expected to rise to 65 percent, according to the retail federation.