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Kentucky likes Chocolate Roses and Tennessee loves Conversation Hearts

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Kentucky likes Chocolate Roses and Tennessee loves Conversation Hearts

Lots of people will be showing their affection with a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day, but deciding which one to buy can be confusing with so many options on store shelves. While you really can’t go wrong with something sugar-filled, a new report reveals the most popular options this year.

CandyStore.com has just come out with their annual list of the favorite Valentine’s Day candy by state.
Their list is based on sales data from their online bulk candy store and industry partners.
For years, Conversation Hearts were the most popular Valentine’s Day candy, but Heart-Shaped Boxes of Chocolate are catching up.
Conversation Hearts account for 10.2% of all Valentine’s Day candy sold last year, while Heart-Shaped Boxes of Chocolate took 10.1%.
When it comes to states, Conversation Hearts are the top candy in 13 states this year, but Heart-Shaped Boxes of Chocolate take over the number one spot with 15 states.
Other popular Valentine’s Day Candy per state includes:

Hershey’s Kisses are the favorite in eight states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Oregon.
M&M’s are the next most popular Valentine’s Day candy, they’re number one in six states including Maryland, Vermont and Iowa.
Chocolate Hearts are number one in four states – Maine, Montana, Rhode Island and Illinois.
Chocolate roses are the most popular candy in three states – Kentucky, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Cupid Corn, the Valentine’s Day take on Candy Corn, is only number one in one state – Michigan.
Candy Necklaces also top the list in just one state – Alabama
Click here to see what the most popular Valentine’s Day candy is in your state

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