No more conversation hearts, Neccos?

Camie Yngelmo by Camie Yngelmo

The company that makes Necco Wafers and those clever conversation candy hearts has shut down its factory in Massachusetts, without any word on what future plans it has.

According to the Boston Globe newspaper, Round Hill Investments LLC closed the plant “after careful engagement and consideration” and sold Necco brands to another manufacturer. The paper also said that the closure was a complete surprise to the 200 workers who were suddently laid off.

Necco, which stands for New England Confectionery Co., is the country’s oldest continuously operating candy company.

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