Kroger’s Atlanta Division, which includes Georgia, South Carolina and Eastern Alabama, today shared the region’s favorite candies.

“At Kroger, our purpose is to feed the human spirit,” said Tammie Young-Ennaemba, corporate affairs manager for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “And at Halloween, we also feed ghost, goblins, skeletons and other creatures that go bump in the night. 

Thus far this year, the region’s favorite candy is not chocolate. Adults and children are filling their bags with Skittles.

After that it’s all about chocolate. Area customers are reaching for REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey chocolate bars, Kit Kat Bars and Almond Joys, along with a “monster mash” of variety bags. 

“Healthy options such as apples are also a very popular, tasty and traditional treat – and October is national apple month. A caramel apple covered in candy sprinkles is a great way to top it off,” Young-Ennaemba said. 

On average, Kroger’s Atlanta Division sells approximately $8 million in Halloween candy each year which equates to 1.1 million bags.