Necco Wafers, the original candy wafer, are back in their familiar 24 count tray in 8 original flavors! Manufactured now by Spangler Candy, this iconic candy has been around since 1847 when the candy's name was an acronym for the New England Confectionary Company based in Revere, Massachusetts. The disk-shaped candies wrapped in wax paper are instantly recognizable to candy aficionados.
If you can't find Necco and are craving them for Valentine's Day, you can buy them online at www.spanglercandy.com or at most Dollar General stores, pharmacies and other major retailers.
The beloved candy's disappearance came after the factory in Revere, Massachusetts that made Necco Wafers closed abruptly in 2018 and after a two year absence Spangler purchased the Necco Wafer brand was returned to fans in the summer of 2020.
Due to its enduring popularity, the original recipe for the Necco Wafer has remained essentially unchanged over the years and now is no exception!
The eight all-time favorite flavors and colors are lemon (yellow), lime (green), orange (orange), clove (light purple), cinnamon (white), wintergreen (pink), licorice (dark grey) and chocolate (brown). True Necco Wafers connoisseurs may detect a richer cocoa flavor in the chocolate wafers due to a minor improvement made in the cooking process.
Necco Wafers have truly stood the test of time! New fans will discover their sweetness while longtime loyal fans relish the feelings of nostalgia that come with unwrapping and savoring each wafer! The same wax paper is also being used to package the candy so Necco lovers will still feel that sense of nostalgia every time they grab a roll.
"We are delighted to bring Necco Wafers back into production and to share in their sweet return with fans .. old and new." We know fans have been anxiously waiting for the return of Necco Wafers and anticipate high demand. Our production lines will continue to run as fast as possible to keep stores in-stock."
Kirkland B. Vashaw, CEO Spangler Candy Company
The Spangler Candy Company is a privately owned international confectioner that has been manufacturing and marketing candy since 1906. Headquartered in Bryan, Ohio Spangler's products include lollipops, candy canes and marshmallow circus peanuts. Btw, Bryan, Ohio is considered the candy cane capital of the world with the Spangler Candy Company being one of the largest manufacturers of candy canes.
Spangler Candy Company began on August 20, 1906 when Arthur G. Spangler purchased the Gold Leaf Baking Company of Defiance, Ohio for $450 and moved the company to 204 W. High Street in Bryan, Ohio. Eventually, the company moved to its present location on N. Portland Street. The new company produces baking soda, baking powder, corn starch, laundry starch, spices and flavorings. In 1908, Arthur's brother, Ernest joins the company and suggests adding candy to the line. In 1914, a third brother, Omar joined the business and brings mechanical and bookkeeping knowledge. In 1920, all products manufactured at the company are simply candy so the name is changed from Spangler Manufacturing Company to Spangler Candy Company. In 1927, a retail store is opened in Maumee, Ohio. In 1940, Spangler created their Marshmallow Circus Peanuts which was their version of a popular penny candy.
In 2006, Spangler Candy celebrated its 100th year with the publication of a 100 year book, A Sweet Century. In November 2020, Spangler Candy acquired the Bit-O-Honey brand from Peterson Candy. Among their products is Dum Dums which are lollipops. These lollipops were originated by Akron Candy Company in Bellevue, Ohio in 1924. I.C. Bahr, the early sales manager of the company, named the ball-shaped candy on a stick and figured Dum Dums was a word any child could say. They continue to use paper sticks rather than plastic sticks because plastic can break in the manufacturing process possibly allowing plastic pieces to get in the candy. They add a small amount of food grade wax to the sticks to minimize the stick getting soggy.
From the time of their creation, Necco Wafers have been enjoyed all over the world, quite literally. They were carried by soldiers during the Civil War. In 1913, explorer Donald MacMillan took Necco Wafers on his Arctic explorations, sharing them with Eskimo children. Later in the 1930s, two and half tons of Necco Wafers were taken on an expedition to the South Pole, which amounted to about a pound a week for each person during their two-year stay. During World War II, the U.S. Government requisitioned a major portion of the production of Necco Wafers. The candy was perfect for shipping to troops overseas since it doesn't melt and is very portable.
Btw, my favorite Necco wafer is clove. They have truly stood the test of time!
Necco Wafer Mini Rolls
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