Reese's Tops Nationwide; Candy Corn Leads States

Polling and review-site data show Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups remain the nation’s top Halloween candy overall, though candy corn is the most popular candy across the largest number of states and some states favor other picks such as Nestle Crunch in Florida. DoorDash ordering data highlights strong gains for classic bars — M&M’s, Snickers and Hershey’s — and a comeback in retro candies including Baby Bottle Pop, Strawberry Bon Bons and Bit-O-Honey as adults and kids seek nostalgic treats. A Coffeeness survey compiled by Newsweek mapped each state’s favorite pumpkin treat, with pumpkin bread topping the list, and noted significant pumpkin waste nationwide. The survey also noted pumpkins’ cultural importance and their role in supporting small family farms. New Orleans cafes and bakeries have rolled out fall menus with local twists like pumpkin matcha and apple-cider bagels, bringing seasonal flavors despite warm Louisiana weather.