New England Confectionery Company

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Piece of Sweet 'Nostalgia' Coming Back to Store Shelves

Necco Wafers candy has been revived by Spangler Candy Company

(Newser) - Two years ago saw an abrupt ending to one of the country's most enduring candy brands, but we're about to see a revival. CNN Business announces the "sweet comeback" of Necco Wafers, the disk-shaped confection whose name was derived from the acronym of the New England Confectionery...

Sorry, Sweethearts Fans: Iconic Candy Won't Be Sold This Year

But you can opt for other candy hearts

(Newser) - Sweethearts—those chalky little candies with messages on them—won't be on store shelves this Valentine's Day, the AP reports. 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...

Beloved Candy Maker Gets a New Owner

Necco Wafers are safe, at least for now

(Newser) - The bankrupt maker of Necco Wafers, Sweethearts conversation hearts, and other beloved American candies has a new owner. The Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co., maker of Dum Dums lollipops, had the winning $18.83 million bid for the New England Confectionery Co. at a federal bankruptcy auction in Boston, the AP...

Valentine Fave Gets Updated Messages

This year, Sweethearts adds 'text me' and 'tweet me'

(Newser) - Sweethearts are a time-honored part of Valentine’s Day, but there are a pair of up-to-the-moment additions to the messages we’re used to seeing on the heart-shaped candies: “text me” and “tweet me.” The new phrases won online voting, and replace the likes of “...

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