# Spooky Cemetery Candies These Halloween Candy Snacks Look Like Remains from a Graveyard By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-candy-snacks References: [dylanscandybar](https://www.dylanscandybar.com/zombies-graveyard-dirt-worms.html) While the combination of gummy worms and edible dirt served in a bowl is already a favorite among kids, this year, Dylan's Candy Bar found a fun way to package one of its [Halloween candy snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween). The Halloween Zombie's Graveyard Dirt & Worms set is packaged in a jar, which makes it look like a soil sample that's been dug up from deep in the ground of a cemetery. As far as what makes up the candies inside, the package contains a mix of crushed cookies and gummy worms, which gives the set a gritty appearance. Since this Halloween candy snack is made up of such simple ingredients and packaged in a similar way, it would be easy to recreate this treat as a [Halloween DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-sprinkle) at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spooky Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and engaging packaging that enhances the experience of Halloween candy snacks. - **DIY Halloween Treats:** Growing trend of consumers making their own Halloween treats at home, creating opportunities for recipe websites, cooking blogs, and DIY guides. - **Gourmet Halloween Candy:** Rise in demand for high-quality, artisanal Halloween candy that offers unique flavors and premium ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Packaging:** Innovative packaging companies can create custom designs and materials specifically for Halloween candy snacks to stand out in the market. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to develop and market DIY Halloween candy kits and premium gourmet Halloween candy. - **Online Content:** Online platforms and influencers can capitalize on the popularity of DIY Halloween treats by providing recipes, tutorials, and inspiration for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons.md) - [Free-From Swedish Halloween Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-gummy-mix.md) - [Halloween-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-spooky-mix.md) - [Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies.md) - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md) - [Millennial-Targeted Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotten-gummy-worms.md) - [Halloween-Themed Candy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm-pizzert.md) - [Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sour-scary-skulls.md) - [Spooky Candy Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-candy-products.md)