Necco had been making the popular candies since 1886, but the New England-based company filed for bankruptcy protection last spring and went out of business in July. Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co ...

Massachusetts-based Necco, the country's oldest continuously operating candy company, closed abruptly yesterday, ending operations that first started in 1847.

The bankrupt 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day got a sweet message from a rival Wednesday: BE MINE.

The company said it will relaunch next Valentine's Day.

Necco’s CEO Michael McGee now tells Revere’s mayor that time’s up at their plant on May 6, unless someone who dearly loves candy wafers throws a bunch of money at it. He’s put out an SOS ...

The bankrupt 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day got a sweet message from a rival Wednesday: BE MINE.

BOSTON — The 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day was up for grabs in bankruptcy court Wednesday. A ...

Workers of Necco, maker of its namesake wafers and candy hearts, picked up their final paychecks Friday at the company's plant in Revere. Up until it suddenly shuttered this week, Necco was the ...

The 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day is up for grabs in bankruptcy court.

BOSTON — The bankrupt 171-year-old candy maker known for its chalky Necco Wafers and those little inscribed hearts that are everywhere on Valentine's Day got a sweet message from a rival ...