date:Jun 04, 2014
U.S. Easter confectionery sales surged 6 percent, higher than expected, with chocolate eggs and bunnies leading the surge during the second biggest candy-selling holiday, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) said on Tuesday.
The positive sign for chocolate makers comes as they get ready to make treats for Halloween in October, the biggest holiday for U.S. confectionery sales.
Chocolate was clearly the driver, and the driver behind chocolate was we saw significant gains in seasonal item