| Fashions may come and go, music tastes may change but some things remain popular year after year. Necco’s brands have been candy fans’ favorites for generations. Ever wonder how Necco Wafers were invented or how Mary Janes got their name-- read the rich history of Necco’s classic brands. |
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Necco Wafers®
Since 1847, Americans and people around the world have enjoyed NECCO Wafers…
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Sweethearts®
Today's best-selling Valentine candy -- Sweethearts Conversation Hearts--the pastel sugar hearts with the quirky sayings, were as much a part of your childhood as they are for today's kids…
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Mary Jane®
Many adults can remember reaching up to the candy counter and seeing the charming Mary Jane girl that adorned every piece of this delicious and nostalgic candy…
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Haviland®
Deran S. Hintlian, founder of the Deran Confectionery Company, came to the United States from Armenia at the age of 17. He soon went to work in his uncle’s candy factory and then sold candy on the streets. A little later, he was able to become a candy-jobber, selling the product to retailers…
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Clark®
Born in Ireland, David L. Clark came to America when he was only eight years old. He recalls in his memoirs, "My primary education consisted of just one year in grade school. After that I found it necessary to work or starve. Like many other energetic poor boys, my business career started by selling newspapers and carrying market baskets at the age of nine. When I was 12, I went to Business College at night and worked through the day."…
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Skybar®
In 1938, the Sky Bar was first announced to the public by means of a dramatic skywriting advertising campaign. Necco was the first candy manufacturer in this country to introduce a molded chocolate bar having four distinctly different centers enrobed in chocolate…
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