Spooky-season snacks: Our Halloween 2026 picks

By Julia Wray | Published: 29-Oct-2026
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Chewy sour candy and chilli spiked foods and drinks dominate limited-edition launch activity for Halloween 2026

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Spooky-season snacks: Our Halloween 2026 picks

Halloween is big business, especially when it comes to spooky-season party foods.

The 2026 Mars Tricks, Treats and Trends report found that 57% of US adults no longer view Halloween as one day, but as a full season, while two-thirds of Americans wish they could purchase their favorite Halloween candy year-round, with that number climbing to 76% among Gen Z. 

In the UK, meanwhile, overall Halloween spending is forecast to reach £705m this year, up 6% on 2025, with the event falling on a Saturday and shoppers planning parties, fancy dress and decorated homes.

To mark All Hallows’ Eve, Food Formulator has rounded-up its pick of the creepiest and kookiest limited editions launched in 2026, with standout trends including chewy sour candy and chilli spiked foods and drinks.

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