Sugar Rush

Halloween is just around the corner, and candy is on the minds of children and adults alike. According to the Census Bureau, Americans eat an average of 25 pounds of candy each year. While major and minor manufacturers introduce hundreds of new candies every year, only a handful become successful to fill a void and stay on the market. With so many options available to candy lovers, what are the best selling sweet treats across the country? Take a look at the results, based on sales data from the Symphony IRI Group.

1. M&M's
   
2. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
   
3. Hershey's Chocolate Bar
   
4. Snickers
   
5. Orbit
   
6. Trident (The world's first sugar-free gum!)
   
7. 5 React
   
8. Stride
   
9. Kit-Kat
   
10. Extra
    
11. Eclipse
    
12. Twix
    
13. Twizzlers
    
14. Skittles
    
15. Dove Bar
    
16. 3 Musketeers
    
17. Starburst
    
18. Milky Way
    
19. Butterfinger
    
20. Trident White
    
21. Hershey's Kisses
    
22. Tic Tacs
    
23. Dentyne
    
24. Orbit White
    
25. Ice Breakers

The rest of the world likes candy as well. Industry experts break up confectionery goods into three segments: chocolate, non-chocolate, and chewing gum. Chocolate is the largest category, making up 55 percent of all candy sold. Gum has a 14 percent stake in the industry, and is the fastest growing candy segment.

Is your favorite candy on this list? Leave a message and tell me more about the sugary goodness you crave at Halloween and all year long!