Yes, they are.
Also, did you know that Coke is cheaper than milk? That’s why I switched to Coke on my Weetbix.
I myself stopped spending money on sweets when our sweet tree matured in the backyard. It’s currently flowering mintes.
Wait… or was that fruit?
Seriously though, comparing the amount spent on advertising fruit and the amount spent on confectionery is like comparing the amount spent on Cars and Vans – they’re completely different products and get different treatment.
You see fruit at the start of the supermarket for a reason – it’s appealing on it’s own.