10/29/2025
Halloween is one of the sweetest celebrations in the world, and candy is at the heart of it. From gummies to chocolate, every country has its own favorites that make the season a little brighter.
Around the world, billions of pieces of candy are enjoyed each October. In the U.S. alone, over 600 million pounds of sweets are sold for Halloween, including 35 million pounds of candy corn — that’s more than 9 billion kernels.
Seasonal treats like these often make up most of yearly candy sales, and social media is helping fans everywhere discover new favorites like freeze-dried sweets, Swedish candy, and even influencer-owned brands.
But every favorite candy carries a reputation for quality, and behind that confidence sits Intertek.
At , we test candy for quality and safety — from ingredients, flavors, and brilliant colourings to wild packaging and colourful wrappers— so families everywhere can enjoy the season with confidence.
👉 Discover what lurks inside your candy bowl: https://www.intertek.com/food/testing/
You’ll be amazed where you find Intertek.