KitKat enlists ‘presidential-level protection’ on shipping trucks following pre-Easter heist

KitKat enlists ‘presidential-level protection’ on shipping trucks following pre-Easter heist

Talk about a break-in gone wrong. After a brazen chocolate caper saw hundreds of thousands of Kit Kat bars vanish in Europe, the candy giant is beefing up security — and not just a little. Think less “sweet treat delivery,” more Secret Service stakeout. Ahead of the Easter rush, Kit Kat’s Canadian arm rolled out … Read more

How sweet it is! What your daily candy cravings might tell you about your generation

How sweet it is! What your daily candy cravings might tell you about your generation

Gen Z craves sweet treats more than any other generation, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation explored the sweeter side of Americans’ palates. Results revealed that nearly three-quarters of Gen Z (72%) need between one and six servings or pieces of sweet treats every single day, while … Read more

Easter candy prices are higher than ever, despite record-low cocoa costs — so, what gives?

Easter candy prices are higher than ever, despite record-low cocoa costs — so, what gives?

Is this just a sugar high? With Easter on the horizon, the price of chocolate candy is at a serious premium, even as the cost of cocoa, a primary ingredient, is at a record low. Indeed, an annual assessment of Easter egg prices found that some chocolate eggs are both smaller and more expensive for the … Read more

Candy crush! Thieves make off with 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars 

Candy crush! Thieves make off with 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars 

Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in ​Europe last week after thieves ‌made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle (NESN.S), opens new tab said on ​Saturday. KitKat, which is made by ​Nestle, said the truck carrying 413,793 ⁠bars of its new range ​set off from central Italy to ​distribute the chocolate … Read more

Lidl recalling chocolate candy over potentially life-threatening undeclared hazelnut allergen

Lidl recalling chocolate candy over potentially life-threatening undeclared hazelnut allergen

Lidl US is recalling its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to an undeclared hazelnut allergen, the company said. Consumers with hazelnut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if the product is consumed. The recall applies to Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz boxes with UPC 20304492. The products were distributed between Jan. 28, … Read more

Customers are scratching their heads at these bizarre Sweethearts candy sayings: ‘I was shocked’

Customers are scratching their heads at these bizarre Sweethearts candy sayings: ‘I was shocked’

Love does cost a thing. Today might be the official day of romance, but the beloved Sweethearts candy isn’t letting people forget how tough the economy is right now. At the beginning of every year, Sprangler Candy Company releases a fresh batch of tiny edible hearts with new cheeky sayings — and it’s safe to … Read more

Sappy days: Whisky, bacon and live music collide in Canada’s maple-soaked sugar shacks

Sappy days: Whisky, bacon and live music collide in Canada’s maple-soaked sugar shacks

Forget Jimmy Gilmer’s groaner, these crazy little shacks really are sweet — and they’re also Québec’s hottest clubs. They call them “cabanes à sucres,” but if you “ne parles pas Français,” you can just call them sugar shacks.  Located deep in the woods, “beyond the tracks” — or sometimes just up a random city street — these … Read more

Popular low-calorie sweetener linked to liver disease: new study

Popular low-calorie sweetener linked to liver disease: new study

This discovery might leave a bad taste in your mouth. A new study found that a popular low-calorie sweetener commonly used in sugar-free gum, candies and diet-friendly baked goods may increase your risk of developing a serious liver disease. The chronic illness already affects 1 in 3 American adults and is rising fast among children, … Read more

5 ways Halloween candies can interact with your medications — and cause dangerous side effects

5 ways Halloween candies can interact with your medications — and cause dangerous side effects

Don’t get tricked by your treats. Americans buy roughly 748 million pounds of candy every Halloween — and more than half of parents admit to swiping a few pieces from their kids’ stash. But there’s more to fear than a trip to the dentist. Americans are expected to spend around $3.9 billion on candy during … Read more

Stores are slashing candy prices to entice Halloween shoppers as cocoa tariffs hit hard

Stores are slashing candy prices to entice Halloween shoppers as cocoa tariffs hit hard

American retailers are offering more discounts on Hershey products ahead of Halloween as the candymaker raised prices because of tariffs and cocoa inflation, Reuters reported, citing data. The news agency said by early October, over half of Hershey candy had been put on sale by one mass retailer, according to findings from the data provider … Read more

Police warn of dangerous counterfeit Halloween candy that looks just like the real thing — here’s how to spot it

Police warn of dangerous counterfeit Halloween candy that looks just like the real thing — here’s how to spot it

Halloween is here, and officials across the country are warning parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children’s treats. Government and law enforcement officials are advising parents to be extra vigilant when checking the packaging of candy and snacks given out on Halloween, as it’s becoming harder to spot counterfeit candy containing recreational … Read more

More Halloween shoppers are skipping chocolate candy this year — here’s why

More Halloween shoppers are skipping chocolate candy this year — here’s why

It’s frightening news for chocolate-loving trick-or-treaters. A recent report from market research and technology company Circana revealed that people are buying more non-chocolate candies to give out to kids on Halloween. Last year, chocolate made up 52% of the total volume of Halloween candy sold in the US — but this year it dropped to … Read more

Don’t be tricked into giving your kids these types of treats on Halloween, scientist warns

Don’t be tricked into giving your kids these types of treats on Halloween, scientist warns

Is that something sweet a trick or a treat? Halloween is just a few days away, and children are about to be running door to door in search of candies and chocolates. But one scientist is warning parents about the dangers of allowing their kids to indulge in certain treats on the spooky, candy-driven holiday. … Read more

I’ve been a dentist for 41 years — 7 rules I have for my children, including a fun Halloween tradition

I’ve been a dentist for 41 years — 7 rules I have for my children, including a fun Halloween tradition

It’s so hard to Reese-ist! The average American eats 3.4 pounds of candy around Halloween every year, with kids consuming 7,000 calories and 3 cups of sugar on the holiday, research shows. Now, a California dentist with decades of experience is sharing his seven rules for protecting his children’s teeth, on Halloween and beyond. The average American … Read more

Proteinsanity! The wildest foods with added protein — as experts warn they can actually sabotage your diet

Proteinsanity! The wildest foods with added protein — as experts warn they can actually sabotage your diet

Whey too much! We know that protein is good for us — it increases fullness, reduces appetite and builds muscle — but does it really need to be packed into every single thing we eat, including junk food? Starbucks recently launched a new menu of protein-boosted beverages, while the makers of Pop-Tarts and Doritos just … Read more

Most Americans finish their candy before Halloween, new survey reveals

Most Americans finish their candy before Halloween, new survey reveals

Candy disappears faster than a ghost on Halloween night — and Americans admit they can’t stop sneaking from their stash. A survey of 2,000 adults found that the average American eats through their Halloween candy stash twice before trick-or-treaters even arrive. One in four confessed they’ve had to restock three times or more (26%). The … Read more

How to watch new ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ documentary for free

How to watch new ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ documentary for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new documentary about the life and career of beloved actor John Candy is now streaming. “John Candy: I Like Me,” which had its premiere at the 2025 Toronto International … Read more

New survey shows which states are Halloween fanatics– see where New York ranks

New survey shows which states are Halloween fanatics– see where New York ranks

Trick or treat? Those in North Dakota, Delaware, and Idaho are most eager to find out, as new data shows they’re the biggest Halloween fanatics. A new survey polled 5,000 Americans who celebrate Halloween across all 50 states. Scoring an average of 4.2 out of five in terms of loving the spookiest day of the … Read more

I could never hit my protein or fiber count — then I found ‘candy’ that helps me curb cravings and crush my goals

I could never hit my protein or fiber count — then I found ‘candy’ that helps me curb cravings and crush my goals

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hitting my daily protein and fiber goals has always felt like a full-time job. Between dry-scooping powders, meal-prepping endless batches of grilled chicken and sneaking collagen and whey into everything from soups to smoothies, … Read more

I flew 2.4K miles on an extreme day trip, just to satisfy a food craving — friends were stunned but I’m thrilled

I flew 2.4K miles on an extreme day trip, just to satisfy a food craving — friends were stunned but I’m thrilled

She’s cuckoo for cocoa. One U.K. sweet tooth claims to be so addicted to a favorite chocolate treat, she flew 2,400 miles for a 24-hour day-trip just to replenish her supply — and she’d do it all again in a flash. “People were a little shocked when I told them I was going on a day … Read more