Necco Wafers
Necco Wafers are a sugar-based candy, sold in rolls of variously-flavored thin disks. First produced in 1847, they became the namesake and core product of the now-defunct New England Confectionery Company (Necco), which operated near Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest American candy brand still in production (although Good & Plenty is the oldest continually produced American candy brand).
Basic Information
- Category: Candy & Chocolate
- Founded: 1847
- Headquarters: Revere, MA
- Website: necco.com
Evidence and Sources
- Necco Wafers — Wikipedia (reference)
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AI summary
Necco Wafers are a sugar-based candy, sold in rolls of variously-flavored thin disks. First produced in 1847, they became the namesake and core product of the now-defunct New England Confectionery Company (Necco), which operated near Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest American candy brand still in production (although Good & Plenty is the oldest continually produced American candy brand).
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