Should Minnesotans Go Ahead And Buy Their Halloween Candy?

We’re just a little past the middle of September but if you’ve been to a store practically of any kind, you’ve been introduced to the approaching Halloween season. Nearly every store you go into that sells food or drinks is touting their supply of Halloween candy that they want you to buy. 

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And this candy didn’t just hit store shelves this week, it’s been around for a few weeks. It was odd being in the final days of August and seeing Halloween in one aisle and Christmas in the aisle right beside it. 

I found myself asking this question the other day while in one of these stores and seeing the massive amount of candy they had for sale, does anyone really buy their candy this early? When is it too early to buy Halloween candy? 

I did what any red-blooded American would do facing a serious question; I turned to Professor Google. And I was quite surprised by the answer. 

Google says that you can start buying Halloween candy as early as July. Really? It also says you can feel safe about buying candy in August as well, but buying that early isn’t likely to get the best savings. As we get closer to Halloween we could see prices adjusted in our favor a little more.   

I wasn’t so much worried about the price as I was would the candy still be good on the last day of October if you buy it in July? Google says “Yes”. You don’t have to feel any pressure to eat all the candy in the few days after trick or treating, it’s good for a while. Milk Chocolate is good up to eight months, while darker chocolate can be good for a year or two. 

Chewy or Jellied candies are also good up to nine months.  

So, if you’ve been like me thinking why buy candy now? Rest assured if you buy candy, it will be ok long past Halloween. The key is to store any early candy in a darker, cooler place and do not place it in direct heat or sunlight. Cabinets and Pantry's are perfect places to keep the candy. 

Oh yeah, the longer the candy packaging is unopened, the longer it will stay safe to eat.

The bigger challenge will be not eating it before you have to buy more.