This may be the last year for those candy hearts you people love
Candy hearts — hate 'em or like 'em for some apparent reason — they're part of the fabric of American life.
That chapter of our candy history may soon be coming to a close, according to The Boston Globe. Necco, the company that produces the candies, formally called Sweethearts, is reportedly in financial trouble and may have to fire up to 395 employees if they don't find a buyer soon.
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Those employees make up the vast majority of Necco's workforce.
Even if you don't like candy hearts, Necco, it should be noted, produces more than the chalky candy. They're also responsible for some of the weirdest candy found in your Trick-Or-Treat bags, including Mary Janes, Candy Buttons, Mighty Malts, Necco Wafers, and Banana Split chews. Read more...
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