Atkinson Candy Company is a candy company based in Lufkin, Texas, best known for producing the Chick-O-Stick.[1]
Atkinson Candy Company was founded in 1932 by B.E. Atkinson, Sr., and his wife, Mabel C. Atkinson.[2]
In 1983 Atkinson bought another local company, the Judson Candy Company.[3]
The company currently operates out of a 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2) facility, and is led by siblings Eric and Amy Atkinson, grandchildren of the founders.[2]
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. They also produce the premium hard candy line Gemstone Candies.[2][3]