One of the most iconic candy companies in Massachusetts might soon be closing shop forever. In addition to leaving over 400 employees without a job, the shutdown could mean that a classic Bay State candy will be gone for good.

And people are freaking out.

Necco Wafers could soon disappear forever.
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New England Confectionary Co. has been in business since 1847 and is the manufacturer of the Bay State’s most divisive candy – Necco Wafers. These chalky sweets are beloved by some and despised by others (okay, most), but they’re a classic Massachusetts treat.
However, the company just announced it will close its plant in Revere if it can’t find a buyer by May 6. That’s right – those multi-colored rolls could be a thing of the past.
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While Necco is best known in for their wafers, the company also produces famous sweets like Clark Bars, Mary Janes, and those Sweetheart candies with the sappy messages.

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Now, people across the Northeast have been panic-buying the odd little wafers in bulk quantities.
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In fact, CandyStore.com reported that sales of Necco products have skyrocketed 63 percent since the factory’s possible shutdown was reported.
The online candy purveyor says that customers have been offering to pay double for the wafers, and one person even offered to trade his used Honda Accord for all the Necco Wafer candy available.
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It remains to be seen whether this iconic Massachusetts company will survive the May 6 deadline. Might not be a bad time to pick up a roll or two of the classic candy, just in case.

Of course, Necco Wafers aren’t the only famous Massachusetts food. Here are some of the most iconic Bay State eats.

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