Necco
Necco Candies
In 1847 Oliver Chase made the first candy wafers. He called them "hub wafers'' and the Union soldiers carried them in their packs during the Civil War. In 1901 Chase merged his candy company with two others to create the New England Confectionery Company which gives us the name "Necco."
American Through and Through
The Necco Candy Company, as it was sometimes called, continued to produce its sweet wafers for the US Army during World War II. The soldiers enjoyed the treats and continued to eat them when they returned home. This increased Necco candy's popularity and made it ubiquitous in homes across America.
Everything But Blue
The original rolls of Necco candies consisted of eight colors and flavors.
- Brown - chocolate
- Orange - orange
- White - cinnamon
- Pink - wintergreen
- Purple - clove
- Black - licorice
- Green - lime
- Yellow - lemon
In 2009 the lime wafer was dropped due to the restriction of artificial colors and flavors. Customers complained and the original lineup was restored in 2011.
Shop Necco Wafers Today
Sweet Services sells Necco Wafers in the original assorted packs as well as the chocolate wafer packs. Stock up today. Contact us at 1-800-322-6391 to find the candy you are looking for.