Newer options, like Zombie Food and Clark Bites, keep the company crafty. Necco has produced many different flavors, from Squirrel Nut Zippers to Peach Blossoms, which are no longer sold in stores.

Necco wafers have been around a while, gaining particular popularity during World War II, but their mark on history was imprinted much, much earlier.

Many of us are familiar with the scene in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" where Mr. Wonka opens the door to the chocolate room … and the camera takes in a cascading chocolate waterfall, ...

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.

Necco Wafers are suddenly having ahugerevival. Why? Because the candy factory — the New England Confectionary Company, or Necco — that makes these deliciously despised candiesmay shut down.

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 ...

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 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.

There are also plenty of options on eBay, like this two 4-ounce bags of Necco Wafers for a Buy It Now price of $10.99.. CandyWarehouse.com. Necco lovers can get a 24-piece box of tropical-flavored ...

Necco candy company plant abruptly closes. July 25, 2018 / 8:47 AM EDT / CBS/AP Jim Gaffigan on M&M's World, the store for all our M&M needs .

NECCO, the oldest American candy company, suddenly shuts its factory. by Talib Visram @CNNMoney July 26, 2018: 9:43 AM ET . America's oldest candy factory shuts down.

Necco is the maker of Necco Wafers, Mary Janes, Clark Bars, Candy Buttons, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Sweethearts Valentine's Day conversation hearts and has been around since 1847.