What is NC’s favorite Valentine’s candy?

FILE – In this Jan. 14, 2009 file photo, colored “Sweethearts” candy is held in bulk prior to packaging at the New England Confectionery Company…

FILE – In this Jan. 14, 2009 file photo, colored “Sweethearts” candy is held in bulk prior to packaging at the New England Confectionery Company in Revere, Mass. The candies won’t be on store shelves this Valentine’s Day. The New England Confectionary Co., or Necco, had been making the popular candies since 1886. But the company filed for bankruptcy protection last spring. Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. bought Necco in May. But Spangler said Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, that it didn’t have time to bring Sweethearts to market this Valentine’s season. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

by: Shannon Baker

Posted: Feb 8, 2023 / 04:12 PM EST

Updated: Feb 8, 2023 / 04:12 PM EST

GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) — New information from Candy Store shows that North Carolina’s top favorite Valentine’s candy is also a favorite of other states.

The favorite candy listed in the report is conversation hearts. Production of the heart-shaped sweets starts 11 months in advance to supply the 6-week peak of sales, during which the majority of the candies are bought across the country.

Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are the state’s second favorite candy of North Carolinians with the third favorite being Cupid Corn, Valentine’s version of Halloween Candy Corn.

Candy Store also broke down all of the Valentine’s Day candy statistics, collected over 15 years of business, through an interactive map of the United States.