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Sky Bar

Sky Bar

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Sky Bars Are BACK!

The first and one of the only compartmentalized candy bars, Sky Bars were made in the 1930s by New England Confectionery Company, maker of NECCO Wafers, Conversation Hearts, Canada Mints and other “retro” candy. The Sky Bar stands out as it has four distinct filled sections in one bar – caramel, vanilla, peanut, and fudge. Think four candies all at once.  The sections have a smooth milk chocolate exterior and within each is the sweet creamy interior – similar consistence of a Mallo Cup. A delightful taste of history – not to mention different candy bars…all at once.

A Quick Bite of Candy History

A few years back, I was contacted by a woman in Sudbury Mass telling me she had bought the recipe for Sky Bars which vanished from sight when parent company NECCO closed down. In record time, she started a company to manufacture Sky Bars. Would I be interested in selling them at my store. ARE YOU KIDDING!! YES!! But first, the questions. Was she a confectioner? No. Did she ever work for a confectioner? No. Was she going to manufacture other candy bars…just in case? No. Ok, then. I told my employees this will never work but put in an order anyway. Being from Massachusetts and having generations of my family life just blocks from the NECCO factory, how could I not?

Now, a mere six years later, we are still buying and selling Sky Bars and I am still telling their story in the present tense!

Want to know more about Sky Bars? Check out the history dropdown. Want to know more about Confectioners Row where Sky Bars were made? Check out the podcast I did with NPR affiliate WBUR. 

 

 

 


Product Details

Size: 1.5 ounce bar

Milk Chocolate [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin] Nastural Flavor, Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk [Condensed Skim Milk Sugar], Invert Sugar, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Dry Roasted Peanuts, Honey, Butter, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Dried Egg Whites and Salt

Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.

Historical Insights

Combination candy bars first reached consumers in 1912. A few years later, they went to war with the Doughboys of World War I who came home proclaiming their joys. Candy bars were an instant hit – and why wouldn’t they be?

By the 1930s, up to 100,000 candy bars were on the market, most only available regionally. Cherry Mash, Peanut Chews, Peanut Butter Cups… and so many more found their way into American homes, movie theaters, and lunchboxes. Although the number of candy bars on the market has dwindled, they remain a beloved on-the-go snack or mini-indulgence.

 

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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!

True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.