Wacky Wafers

What it is

A strip of tangy, coin-size fruit wafers in a clear wrapper.

The story

• First made by Breaker Confections, Itasca, Illinois. The start year is not recorded in our sources.
• 2017: back on sale.

Fun facts

• Dropped from the regular line after Nestle bought the Wonka brands in 1988.
• Leaf Brands brought them back in 2017.

Are Wacky Wafers still made?

Yes, again. Wacky Wafers disappeared for a while and came back in 2017. Today they are made by Leaf Brands. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Wacky Wafers on Amazon.

If you like Wacky Wafers

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