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Will transparency demands crack the $35B candy industry?
Costume-clad children run around neighborhoods, vying for chocolatey, sugar-filled morsels to fill their bags. And despite parents — in the name of transparency — pouring over their treats, the business and spirit of Halloween remains intact.
The $35 billion candy industry has one great advantage over processed food: it's always been an indulgence.
"It’s kind of like a reward for yourself," said Ellia Kassoff, CEO of Leaf Brands, maker of products like Farts Candy.
The question is whether such an indulgence can Read More...