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NECCO Appoints New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM Revere, MA- The New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) has announced the appointment of Andrew Martin as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Martin joins NECCO after previously serving as the Director of Sales for Ghirardelli Chocolate.

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Necco Names New Broker

5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM Archpoint named as broker to represent New England Confectionery Company in Texas. - {More}

NECCO Store Now Open Through Easter!

3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM Revere, MA- In light of a successful Valentine’s Day week fueled by the overwhelming support of fans in local communities, the New England Confectionery Company (Necco) will be celebrating Easter by again opening the candy store located at NECCO’s world headquarters at 135 American Legion Highway, Revere, MA.
 

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NECCO Announces Launch of Custom Candy Website

1/4/2013 12:00:00 AM Revere, MA- The New England Confectionery Company (Necco) has recently launched a website for custom candy. Customers can now go to MyNecco.com where they can personalize their own Necco Wafers or Sweethearts in consumer sized quantities making custom candy available to all Necco consumers.
 

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NECCO Expands Staff by Hiring Regional Sales Manager

11/9/2012 12:00:00 AM NECCO (New England Confectionery Company) announces the appointment of Mark Levine to the Regional Sales Manager position for the Northeast
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Newly Designed NECCO Website Launched

6/13/2012 12:00:00 AM NECCO has launched a new website for 2012 with updated content and newly created graphics for all NECCO brands. - {More}

Kardashians Stay Classy with Custom Necco® Ginger Wafers

5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM On Monday, April 23rd America’s favorite candy company Necco® provided guests with complimentary ginger wafers to help promote the grand opening of RYU. The 7th season of Keeping up with the Kardashians premieres May 20th on E!
Necco® famous for their Necco® Wafers and Sweethearts® now offer customized candy. - {More}

Sweethearts® Nutritional Information for Build-A-Bear Workshop Packets.

2/10/2011 12:00:00 AM Sweethearts® Nutritional Information for Build-A-Bear Workshop Packets.
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NECCO® to Explore Growth Through Strategic Partnership; Operational, Service and Distribution Gains Expected to Continue

11/9/2010 12:00:00 AM NECCO® to Explore Growth Through Strategic Partnership; Operational, Service and Distribution Gains Expected to Continue - {More}

New England Confectionery Company’s Candies Do Not Include Processed Peanut Butter from the PCA Or Any Outside Source

1/20/2009 12:00:00 AM New England Confectionery Company’s Candies 
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Sweethearts® Conversation Hearts Inspire a "Menu of Love" with 2009 Messages Designed to Stir the Heart

1/14/2009 12:00:00 AM This Valentine′s Day, Say "I Love You" with Sweethearts®. - {More}

NECCO® is proud of its heritage as an American Classic.

10/3/2008 12:00:00 AM NECCO® is the oldest continuously run, multi-line candy company that produces classic candy like Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, NECCO® Wafers, Mary Jane®, and Clark® bars. With over 125 years of history, Sweethearts® Conversation Hearts are the original and top-selling Valentine’s Day treat. Each year, NECCO® produces eight billion Sweethearts Conversation Hearts during the six weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day. 

About New England Confectionery Company, Inc. (NECCO®)
New England Confectionery Company, Inc. (NECCO®) was founded in 1847 and is the oldest multi-line candy company in the United States. Popular brands include: NECCO® Wafers, Clark®bar, Sweethearts® Conversation Hearts, Mary Jane®, Haviland® Thin Mints and Mighty Malts® Malted Milk Balls. Manufacturing facility is located in Revere, Mass. The company employs approximately 550. More than 500 seasonal and year-round products are produced at the facility. - {More}

NECCO® declares "Love’s In The Forecast” with new 2008 Sweethearts® Conversation Hearts sayings.

1/9/2008 12:00:00 AM Weather-inspired Sayings Turn Up the Heat this Valentine’s Day  - {More}

NECCO® Celebrates America's Love of Pets this Valentine's Day

1/10/2007 12:00:00 AM NECCO® Celebrates America's Love of Pets this Valentine's Day

REVERE, Mass. ¡V Give your sweetie a 'Bear Hug' and tell them they are 'Purr Fect' this Valentine's Day as the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO®) pays tribute to America's pet lovers. The 2007 Sweethearts® Conversation Hearts capture the affection of that special someone with pet friendly sayings that include: 'My Pet', 'Love Bird', 'Cool Cat', 'Go Fish', 'Top Dog', 'URA Tiger', 'Puppy Love' and 'Take a Walk'. While new sayings celebrate the pet lover in all of us, the Sweethearts original recipe remains the same. - {More}