Candy Lane #1 and geocoin depot Traditional Cache
Candy Lane #1 and geocoin depot
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Since 1847, Americans and people around the world have enjoyed
NECCO Wafers.
NECCO’s long-standing success in the candy business is closely
related to the enduring popularity of the company’s core product –
the NECCO Wafer. A multi-colored, fat-free wafer available in eight
flavors, a roll of NECCO Wafers is a candy favorite for all times.
In 1847, a young English immigrant, Oliver Chase, invented the
first American candy machine, a lozenge cutter. After initial
success selling his new candy, he and his brother, Silas Edwin,
founded Chase and Co., which became the pioneer member of the NECCO
family.
The original recipe for the NECCO Wafer remains basically unchanged
today, and the Wafers are still made in the original eight flavors:
orange, lemon, lime, clove, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice, and
wintergreen. The ingredients are simply sugar, corn syrup, gelatin,
gums, colorings and flavorings.
In 1913, explorer Donald MacMillan took NECCO Wafers on his Arctic
explorations, using them for nutrition and as rewards for Eskimo
children. In the 1930’s, Admiral Byrd took 2 ½ tons of NECCO Wafers
to the South Pole, practically a pound a week for each of his men
during their two-year stay in the Antarctic.
The U.S. Government requisitioned a major portion of the production
of NECCO Wafers during World War II. The candy doesn’t melt and is
practically indestructible during transit, making it perfect for
shipping overseas to the troops.
There has been a resurgence in the popularity of NECCO Wafers in
recent years as consumer demand for non-fat sweets has increased.
In addition, feelings of nostalgia on the part of baby boomers and
other age groups have impacted sales of the candy.
Today, NECCO produces approximately four billion wafers on an
annual basis. If the Wafers were placed edge to edge, they would go
around the world twice. A whole roll takes about 40 minutes to eat.
What other candy bar can make that claim?
In addition, creative NECCO Wafer fans have invented various
additional uses for Necco Wafers over the years. They have been
used as poker chips, for practice before a first communion and as
bulls-eyes at target ranges. If only Oliver Chase could have known.
NECCO doesn’t tamper with success and NECCO Wafers just keep
rolling along.
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