Thus, the conversation heart was born around 1900. After going bankrupt in 2018, Necco sold the rights to their conversation hearts (and other brands) to Spangler Candy Company , who still ...

Spangler Candy Co., which bought OG candy-heart brand Sweethearts from Necco when it went bankrupt in 2018, usually releases an annual theme for its conversation hearts.

The beloved heart-shaped candy features sentimental sayings from around the world, including more than 30 expressions in 13 different languages. BESOS, MEINE LIEBE, OUI!

Brach’s new ‘Friends’ conversation candy hearts feature iconic lines from the show and include four new flavors. Here’s where to buy a pack for Valentine’s Day.

People around the world give candy to their loved ones on Valentine's Day. Some pick chocolate, while others pick different kinds of sweets, including the famous conversation heart candies.

Amid the 1800s, Chase and his brother Daniel Chase debuted their Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, which were released under Oliver’s company, the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO).

These conversation hearts have both lovers and haters, similar to the polarizing candy corn on Halloween or equally divisive Easter Peeps. Their origin dates back to the 1860s.

Sweethearts candy — love ‘em or hate ‘em — are a staple on Valentine’s Day. Their origin dates back to a pharmacist in the 1800s.