{"id":33086,"date":"2025-10-27T21:15:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seadaily.biz\/?p=33086"},"modified":"2025-10-27T21:48:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:48:46","slug":"halloween-haunts-more-aussie-families-and-coles-has-the-ghoulish-goods-to-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seadaily.biz\/?p=33086","title":{"rendered":"HALLOWEEN HAUNTS MORE AUSSIE FAMILIES AND COLES HAS THE GHOULISH GOODS TO MATCH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coles is turning up the spook factor with one of its biggest Halloween hauls yet, offering new ghoulish goodies, fearsome favourites and spine-chilling specials\u00a0that will make it eerily easy for Aussie families\u00a0to join the fun this October.<\/p>\n

Fright night continues to gain popularity down under with more than 1 in 3 Coles customers planning to celebrate Halloween this year[1]<\/a>. Young families remain at the heart of the haunt, with 2 in 3 families with kids under 12 getting into the spooky spirit.<\/p>\n

Coles is serving up a new range of savoury spine-tinglers all under $10, including\u00a0Coles Vampire Beef Burgers 2 Pack 300g ($8.00),\u00a0Coles Monster Pepperoni Pizza ($8.00),\u00a0Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Spooky Spiders 400g ($8.00),\u00a0Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Bloody Vampire Wings 1kg ($8.00)\u00a0and even a special\u00a0\u2018Kebabulas curse\u2019 sauce\u00a0($3.20). With savoury food making the menu at 67% of Halloween parties last year, these are sure to be a haunting highlight at any gathering[2]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The spooky season remains treats galore with Coles confectionary sales topping more than 21 million packs in the weeks leading up to fright night last year. With over 1 in 4 customers planning to buy sweet treats and 45% of celebrating families planning to trick or treat, sales are tipped to reach similar heights in 2025[3]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s biggest sweet-tooth states have been revealed, with Coles unveiling the top 10 stores for Halloween confectionary sales in 2024. New South Wales claimed six of the top lolly-loving hotspots, while Queensland took three places and Victoria one.<\/p>\n

To satisfy the spooky season demand, Coles has launched a new range of Own Brand Halloween treats – all priced at just $5. The lineup includes\u00a0Gummy Sour Spiders (330g),\u00a0Popping Candy Lollipops (135g), and\u00a0Milk Chocolate Eyeballs (100g). Making a ghoulish return by popular demand are fan favourites like\u00a0Gummy Body Parts (350g),\u00a0Poisoned 4D Apples (300g), and\u00a03D Gummy Eyeballs (350g), ensuring Aussie families have plenty of creepy confections to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Coles is kicking off Spooky Week with fang-tastic savings on chocolate sharepacks, delivering great value for Halloween celebrations. Customers can enjoy 50% off popular treats[4]<\/a>, including all\u00a0Cadbury sharepacks (120g\u2013180g)\u00a0and\u00a0Mars Chocolate Fun Size (132g\u2013192g), now just\u00a0$3.50, down from $7.00.\u00a0Nestl\u00e9 Chocolate Fun Size (127g\u2013158g)\u00a0and\u00a0Kinder Chocolate 16 Treat Share Bag (200g)\u00a0are also on offer for only\u00a0$3.75, previously $7.00. Whether you’re preparing for trick-or-treaters or stocking up for a spooky night in, Coles is making it easier to share the sweetness without scaring your budget.<\/p>\n

Pumpkins also remain a hair-raising Halloween must-have at Coles, with Halloween pumpkin sales set to spike 25% during the final week of October. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The showstopping\u00a0Warty Gnome pumpkin\u00a0($5.00 each) was a runaway hit in 2024, flying off shelves and capturing the imagination of Halloween lovers everywhere. This year, it\u2019s back by popular demand – proof that Australians can\u2019t get enough of decorative pumpkins.<\/p>\n

Joining the line-up for 2025 is the brand-new\u00a0Mini Wart ($5.00 each), a pocket-sized pumpkin with the same quirky, devilish bumps, custom-grown for Coles by proud Australian grower Rombola Family Farms.<\/p>\n

Traditional pumpkin favourites remain popular too, with Coles forecasting sales of 219 tonnes of Jack O\u2019 Lanterns and over 98,000 Mini Jacks. Customers can unleash their creativity with giant\u00a0Aussie-grown Jack O\u2019 Lanterns\u00a0at\u00a0$3.50 per kilo, while the ever-popular\u00a0Mini Jacks\u00a0are available for\u00a0$3.00\u00a0each \u2013 perfect for pint-sized carving fun.<\/p>\n

New South Wales carved out the top spot as the pumpkin-loving champion with the most sales in 2024, followed by Victoria and Queensland.<\/p>\n

Of those celebrating Halloween, 29% of customers will decorate their home and Coles has the frightful finishing touches covered \u2013 think\u00a0Hanging Reaper or Pumpkin Man at $8.00,\u00a0Spooky Animated Doorbell for $9.00\u00a0ora\u00a0Trick or Treat Yard Stake\u00a0for\u00a0$3.00. And don\u2019t forget the\u00a0Halloween Pail\u00a0for all the treats at just\u00a0$1.<\/p>\n

Adding a healthier twist to fright night, customers can pick up a bag of\u00a0Zombie Mandarins\u00a0for\u00a0$2.90 each\u00a0(excluding WA).<\/p>\n

Senior Category Manager for Confectionary, Josh Tunbridge said Halloween is the biggest moment of the year for sweet treats, with this year\u2019s range designed to keep up with growing demand.<\/p>\n

\u201cHalloween is where the confectionary aisle really comes alive. This year\u2019s line-up is our sweetest yet, with new surprises like Gummy Sour Spiders and Milk Chocolate Eyeballs joining returning fan favourites,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made sure the range is packed with easy and affordable options, perfect for every little monster, every party host and every sweet tooth this Halloween.\u201d<\/p>\n

Customers can find monstrous must-haves in-store and online via the\u00a0Coles Halloween hub<\/a>, with recipes and carving stencils on offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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