New England Confectionery Co., or Necco, has gotten its assets scooped up by an unnamed buyer that intends to sell some of its storied candy brands, including Clark Bars and Mighty Malts Malted ...

Necco Wafers. Mary Janes. Sky Bars. Canada Mints. Candy Buttons. Those inimitable staples of the Valentine’s Day classroom exchange, Sweethearts, which celebrate their 150th anniversary this ...

Sales of Necco's brands were up more than 82% since announcement was made about its possible closure.

But the more popular brands, including SweetHearts, along with Canada Mints and NECCO Wafers, ended up in the hands of the Spangler candy company, which is best known for Dum-Dums and Candy Canes.

It's easy to think of Necco Wafers as just another "old school" candy, and they definitely are that in one sense of the phrase. They've been around a while, gaining particular popularity during ...

According to the blog, the Necco Wafers, SweetHearts and Canada Mints brands were purchased by Spangler Candy Company, which also manufactures Dum Dums and Saf-T-Pops.

Michael McGee, CEO of Necco, an American candy company that produces classic sweets such as Sweethearts, Mary Janes, Clark bars, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Canada Mints and Necco Wafers, announced that ...

Michael McGee, CEO of Necco, an American candy company that produces classic sweets such as Sweethearts, Mary Janes, Clark bars, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Canada Mints and Necco Wafers, announced that ...

What really has people panic buying these days is the potential closure of the New England Confectionery Co. — which could mean the loss of the iconic Necco Wafer.

After more than a century, the iconic Massachusetts candy maker NECCO went out of business earlier this year. In the months since shutting operations, the company has quietly been split apart — its ...