MOON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – 2020 was a year that many would not describe as “sweet.”
However, for some candy companies, it certainly was.
READ MORE: Pa. CareerLink Centers In Mercer Co., Lawrence Co. Set To ReopenAccording to the National Confectioners Association, consumers spent around $36.7 on sweets in 2020. They also spent around $11 billion on regular candy and nearly $22 billion on chocolate – which experienced a 4% increase in sales.
READ MORE: Pennsylvania Enters 1B Phase Of COVID-19 Vaccination TimelineOne local chocolate company says people were spending hundreds of dollars at a time, just looking for something that would boost their mood.
“I mean, dark chocolate overall,” said Patty and Irene Trello, co-owners of Trello Cioccolato in Moon Township. “The darker the chocolate, the more antioxidants, the better it is for you. It really boosts your mood, that’s one of the main things people were looking for.
MORE NEWS: Mainline Pharmacy To Hold COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics At Monroeville Mall, Several Other LocationsContributing to the rise in sales as about 36% of people in the United States dropping off goodie baskets last year in lieu of in-person visits due to the pandemic.
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