What it is
Chalky, heart-shaped candies printed with short messages like "Be Mine", "Kiss Me" and "Miss You".
The story
- 1901: first made by The Chase family candy business (later Necco).
- 2020: back on sale.
Fun facts
- Daniel Chase started printing sayings on candy in 1866; the heart shape dates to 1901.
- "Fax Me" was retired and "Text Me" added.
- Missing for Valentine's Day 2019 after Necco closed; back in 2020 with the old flavors.
Are Sweethearts still made?
Yes, again. Sweethearts disappeared for a while and came back in 2020. Today they are made by Spangler Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Sweethearts on Amazon.
If you like Sweethearts
- Boston Baked Beans (by 1924): Peanuts in a hard, brick-red candy shell, shaped and colored like baked beans.
- Pez (1927): Small pressed sugar blocks that come out of a spring-loaded character dispenser.
- Red Hots (1930s): Tiny, hot cinnamon candies, a favorite for decorating cakes and cookies.
- Jolly Rancher (1949): Hard, glassy, intensely fruity candies.
See every candy from the 1900s or all hard and tangy candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Sweethearts come out?
Sweethearts were first made in 1901, by The Chase family candy business (later Necco).
Who makes Sweethearts now?
Spangler Candy Company.
Were Sweethearts discontinued?
Yes, for a while. They came back in 2020 and are made today by Spangler Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Sweethearts is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
