Instead, candy corn is modeled to look like corn kernels and has become a practical vibe of the fall season, along with pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider flavors.

One woman in Mississippi has amassed a sizable collection. Another in Maine has built a wardrobe around it. Candy corn, one of the most divisive treats on the market, has proved it has staying power.

Americans had a hankering for gummies, marshmallows and chocolate, leaving candy corn in the dust, according to a CNN analysis of Nielsen IQ data.

NEW YORK — Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on.

Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on.

It makes 30 million pounds of candy corn each year, along with candy canes and other seasonal treats. So it’s largely up to Brach’s to keep consumers interested.