Dark chocolate lasts one to two years; milk chocolate and white chocolate last eight to 10 months. Hard candy and gummies are similar: Keep them in a cool, dry place and they will last about a year.

If it's hard to even imagine a hard chocolate flavored candy, it's because they weren't on the market very long. Competing with traditional peppermints and butterscotch discs was likely a tough gig.

Hard candy By . Larry Getlen. Published May 27, 2012, 4:00 a.m. ET. ... took a tour of Cadbury World, the famed British chocolate makers’ contrived factory tour.

Expiration dates for chocolate and hard candies represent quality decline more than a safety issue: To make your haul last longer, here’s the best way to store your Halloween candy.

Make hard candy. March 10, 2008. Despite its name, hard candy is easy to make. ... These inexpensive plastic molds differ from chocolate molds; they can withstand the heat of molten candy syrup.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The more candy you get, the more you obviously have to eat. And there's only so much you can eat in one day, so you'll have to set some aside for later. Just don't wait around ...

As of 2024, the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. include the ones on this list! Shop new treats from Reese's, KitKats, Hershey's, and even candy corn.