Sugar futures surge adds to Halloween candy cost concerns
Raw sugar futures have climbed sharply since summer, adding fresh cost pressure for candy makers ahead of Halloween.
Halloween candy is already expensive, and another problem is brewing in the sugar market. Raw sugar futures have jumped sharply since summer, raising new questions about costs for companies that make candy and other sweet treats. March 2027 sugar futures settled at 20.85 cents per pound Friday after closing at 21.13 cents Thursday, according to Barchart.