Candy Company Chapter 11: Iconic Brand Files for Bankruptcy Before Halloween

We’ve just witnessed a surprising twist in the candy world. A well-known candy company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 24, 2025, just days before the busiest candy week of the year. The timing is remarkable, because Halloween is when many sweet-treat businesses count on the most demand. The brand’s sudden move underlines how even familiar favourites can be vulnerable when costs surge, tastes shift, and competition intensifies. We’ll break down why this filing matters, for the company, its suppliers and us as consumers, and see what lessons the candy aisle might hold for the wider retail world.