“Do not hand out anything from the Necco family, be they Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses or Squirrel Nut Caramels, and especially not those Necco Wafers. What is this? 1950? …”
Necco (or NECCO), pronounced "neck-o", is the acronym for the New England Confectionery Company, a manufacturer of candy. It was created in 1901 by the merger of several small confectionery companies located in the Greater Boston area; since December 2007 Necco has been owned by American Capital.
The company is best known for its namesake candy, Necco Wafers, its seasonal Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, and brands such as the Clark Bar and Haviland Thin Mints.