This means that come time for Halloween there could be a shortage of Hershey candy at grocery stores.
It was the second year in a row more people were buying candy.
From 2019 to 2020, there was an almost 15% increase.
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Hershey additionally realized a 19% increase in sales this quarter compared to this time last year.
It may come as no surprise but this season is the busiest for the candy maker.
Orange and black treats bring in about 10% of Hershey’s annual sales, according toReuters.
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Low supplies may additionally trickle down into the winter holiday season following shortly after.
