Atkinson Candy Company
Candy company based in Lufkin, Texas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Atkinson Candy Company is a candy company based in Lufkin, Texas, best known for producing the Chick-O-Stick.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confections manufacturer |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Founder | B.E. Atkinson, Sr. Mabel C. Atkinson |
| Headquarters | Lufkin, , |
Key people | Eric Atkinson (CEO) Kevin Green (President) Chandler Childs (VP of Sales) Meagan Moulder (Corporate Affairs) |
| Products | Chick-O-Stick® Peanut Butter Bars™ Mint Twists® Sophie Mae® peanut brittle Coconut Long Boys® caramel Slo Poke® caramel Black Cow® caramel |
| Website | atkinsoncandy |
History
Atkinson Candy Company is a private company[1] founded in 1932 by B.E. Atkinson, Sr., and his wife, Mabel C. Atkinson.[2] It started when Basil E. Atkinson made two-day treks to Houston to purchase candy and tobacco, then he would sell it to mom-and-pop shops on the return trip.[3]
The company currently operates out of a 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2) facility, and is led by Eric Atkinson, grandchild of the founders.[2][3]
Judson-Atkinson Candies
In 1983, Atkinson purchased another local company, the Judson Candy Company, later known as Judson-Atkinson Candies, from the Pearl Brewing Company.[4][5] Judson-Atkinson was founded in 1899, and was based in San Antonio, Texas. In 2011, Judson-Atkinson shut down business due to the high prices of sugar and raw materials.[6] Judson-Atkinson Candy Company used about four million pounds of sugar each year to make their bulk candies.[7]
Product line
Atkinson Candy Company specializes in peanut butter and peppermint-flavored candies. The current product line includes the Chick-O-Stick, Coconut Long Boys, peanut brittle, mint twists, Peanut Butter Bars, and holiday candy. Atkinson also produces a premium hard candy line known as Gemstone Candies.[2][4] In 2013, Atkinson acquired the candies Black Cow, Slo Poke and Sophie Mae from The Warrell Corporation.[8] In 2019, they reached a licensing agreement with Spangler Candy Company to make the former Necco candy, Mary Janes.[9]
References
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