Does Necco still make Mary Janes?

Mary Jane candies were produced by Necco at The New England Confectionery Co. in Revere, Massachusetts, until their 2018 bankruptcy, when Mary Janes and the company’s other candy brands were auctioned off.

Can you still get Mary Jane candy?

Mary Jane candies are back! The old-time favorite, peanut-and-molasses-flavored chewy taffy treats, originally created by Necco, are now being produced by the highly reputable Atkinson’s Candy.

What’s the difference between Bit O Honey and Mary Jane candy?

First, they’re both about the same size, rectangular-shaped candies wrapped in a plastic wrapper. In the Mary Jane, the wrapper is carefully folded over, reminiscent of how we wrap Christmas packages, while Bit-O-Honey has twist wraps on each end, somewhat like the Tootsie Roll midgees.

Do they still make Necco candy?

Production of the candy was suspended in July 2018 when Necco went into bankruptcy, but returned in May 2020 after purchase of the brand and production equipment by the Spangler Candy Company.

What is the oldest candy?

Good & Plenty is believed to be the oldest candy brand in the USA. The pink-and-white capsule-shaped chewy licorice was first produced in 1893 in Philadelphia. It’s still found at concession stands everywhere, which makes Good & Plenty a treat that can be enjoyed by candy lovers of all ages.

What company makes Mary Jane candy?

Necco
Mary Jane candy was originally made by The Charles N. Miller, Co., then Stark Candy Co., but today, they’re made by Necco (New England Confection Company) right here in New England (see Update at the bottom of this post).

What does Mary Jane candy taste like?

Mary Jane candy gets its unique flavor from a combination of molasses and peanut butter.

What happened to Bit-O-Honey candy?

In May 2013, Nestlé sold the Bit-O-Honey brand to the Pearson’s Candy Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Spangler Candy Company acquired the brand in November 2020.

Are Neccos being made again?

Spangler purchased the Necco Wafer brand in 2018 and after a two year absence, The Original Candy Wafer was returned to fans in the summer of 2020.

What is the nastiest candy ever?

Here is our list of the most disgusting candies you could ever eat.

  • Dubbel Zout.
  • Hotlix Candy.
  • Gorilla Boogers.
  • Ant Candy.
  • Jane-Jane Tasty Tuna Tidbits.
  • Crick-Ettes.
  • Durian Candy.
  • BeanBoozled.