Halloween quiz

What is causing the shift in Halloween candy preferences according to the passage?

• Rising cocoa prices and a preference for chewy and sour treats

• A decrease in the popularity of chocolate

• An increase in the production of gummy candies

• A decline in Halloween celebrations

Which age group is more likely to choose gummy, fruity, and sour candy over chocolate?

• Teenagers to adults in their mid-40s

• Children under 12

• Adults over 50

• Toddlers and preschoolers

What is the expected decrease in spending for Halloween this year according to the National Retail Federation?

• 5 percent

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 20 percent

What has caused the increase in cocoa prices?

• Shortages in cocoa crops

• Increased demand for chocolate

• Higher production costs

• New government regulations

What is one strategy confectionary companies are using to adapt to higher cocoa prices?

• Creating more non-chocolate confections

• Reducing the size of chocolate bars

• Increasing the price of chocolate

• Eliminating chocolate products

What is the projected spending on candy and chocolate alone for Halloween this year?

• $3.5 billion

• $5 billion

• $2 billion

• $4 billion

What environmental conditions have affected cocoa production in the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria?

• Above average rainfall and drier conditions

• Severe droughts

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Hurricanes and storms

Do you agree or disagree with the article? Is chocolate here to stay or is gummy candy better.