HALLOWEEN CONFECTIONARY

BY PHILIP FINE

ALMOST three-quarters of Americans say chocolate is their preferred treat to give out at Halloween, according to a survey by Hershey Foods. Lollipops came in second, followed by hard confectionary, bubble gum and then soft chews and gums; 80 per cent of Americans say they will take part in trick-or-treat activities during this year's Halloween.

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