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Necco Chocolate Wafer Rolls are Back

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'BRYAN, Ohio, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spangler Candy Company announced today the return of the iconic Necco Chocolate Wafer Roll, available online and in-store this spring.

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  • b'BRYAN, Ohio, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spangler Candy Company announced today the return of the iconic Necco Chocolate Wafer Roll, available online and in-store this spring.
  • "We know this has been a long-awaited return, and we\'re ready to give chocolate candy lovers something they\'ve been missing.
  • After a two-year hiatus, Spangler was able to return the original Necco Wafers rolls to store shelves with the recipe remaining essentially unchanged.
  • Whether noticeable or not, the rolls will still revive the sweet feelings of nostalgia that come with unwrapping and savoring each delectable wafer.\n"We are confident that original and new fans alike will be delighted with the experience of the Necco Chocolate Wafer Roll," says Eschhofen.\nSince their inception, Necco Wafers have been enjoyed by fans of all ages.

Necco Wafers Return to Store Shelves to Delight Fans

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

BRYAN, Ohio, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Just when we could all stand for some good old-fashioned fun, Spangler Candy Company has announced the return of Necco Wafers, The Original Candy Wafer, to store shelves.

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  • BRYAN, Ohio, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Just when we could all stand for some good old-fashioned fun, Spangler Candy Company has announced the return of Necco Wafers, The Original Candy Wafer, to store shelves.
  • "We are delighted to bring Necco Wafers back into production and to share in their sweet return with fans old and new."
  • True Necco Wafers connoisseurs may detect a richer cocoa flavor in the chocolate wafers due to a minor improvement made in the cooking process.
  • "We know fans have been waiting anxiously for the return of Necco Wafers and anticipate high demand.

Get a Taste of The Sweet Life with NCA's New Video Series, Streaming Now

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

"There's nothing quite like getting a behind-the-scenes tour from the people responsible for making the treats that we all know and love."

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  • "There's nothing quite like getting a behind-the-scenes tour from the people responsible for making the treats that we all know and love."
  • A trailer for the series and the first two episodes are available now on NCASweetLife.com .
  • The first episode features Spangler Candy Company maker of candy canes, Dum-Dums, circus peanuts, Necco Wafers, Sweethearts and other iconic treats.
  • Watch The Sweet Life at NCASweetLife.com and look for new episodes to be released throughout 2020.

Sky Bar Candy Bar Back in Production!

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

SkyBar Confectionary Company today announced that the iconic Sky Bar candy bar is now in production and available for sale.

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  • SkyBar Confectionary Company today announced that the iconic Sky Bar candy bar is now in production and available for sale.
  • The Sky Bar brand was purchased by Louise Mawhinney, owner of Duck Soup in Sudbury, in the September 2018 auction of the assets of the former New England Confectionery Company (NECCO.)
  • We are proud to be making the Sky Bar in Massachusetts, which is its home.
  • Think of a craft beer maker, except this is a candy bar.

Candy Hearts Shortage? This Website Prints Your Custom Message in Edible Ink on Candy Hearts & Delivers to You by Valentines...

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

MyCustomCandy offers custom printed candy hearts through its website starting at $48 for 350 pieces, and has gained popularity quickly, attracting clients like J.Crew and Google and celebrity clients like Kim Kardashian .

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  • MyCustomCandy offers custom printed candy hearts through its website starting at $48 for 350 pieces, and has gained popularity quickly, attracting clients like J.Crew and Google and celebrity clients like Kim Kardashian .
  • A few days later, one of our workers says, 'Kim Kardashian just snapchatted our candy,' sure enough it was her order."
  • With Necco shutting its doors and MyCustomCandy growing in popularity, Hannington knew it was time to invest in her own candy hearts formulation and custom molding to be able to guarantee she could offer candy hearts this year.
  • "Turns out the new candy hearts are exponentially better than the ones we used to buy from Necco.

NECCO’s Sky Bar Candy Bar Lives On, Acquired by Duck Soup

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Most of the candy brands were sold to established confectioners, but there was no news of the outcome or whereabouts of the iconic Sky Bar.

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  • Most of the candy brands were sold to established confectioners, but there was no news of the outcome or whereabouts of the iconic Sky Bar.
  • However, the brand was actually purchased by the owner of Duck Soup, a gourmet food store in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190124005217/en/
    NECCOs Sky Bar Candy Bar Lives On, Acquired by Duck Soup (Photo: Business Wire)
    Like so many others, I was watching the evolving events at NECCO with dismay.
  • I couldnt believe that Sky Bar would never be produced again, said Louise Mawhinney, owner of Duck Soup, who placed the winning bid at auction for the bar.