Trick-or-treat: Most Canadians buy Halloween candy would eat themselves, consider price second

1.

Researchers at Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab surveyed over 5,000 Canadians and found that 62 per cent of respondents chose candy for trick-or-treaters that they themselves would also enjoy. While 52 per cent said they consider the cost of the candy first before purchasing. When you are buying Halloween candy, which is more important to you?

The cost of purchasing

26%

650 votes

If I like the candy

47%

1177 votes

Not Applicable

27%

673 votes

2.

Additionally, 67 per cent of respondents said they eat their leftover Halloween candy. What do you do with your leftover Halloween candy?

Eat it

50%

1255 votes

Give it to my kids

7%

168 votes

Give it to someone else

7%

169 votes

Take it to work for others to enjoy

5%

136 votes

Other (please specify)

1%

30 votes

Not Applicable

30%

742 votes

3.

Do you ever buy Halloween candy just for yourself to enjoy?

Yes

58%

1450 votes

No

42%

1050 votes