Atkinson Candy Company
Food and Beverage ManufacturingTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Atkinson Candy Company is a mid-sized confectionery manufacturer based in Lufkin, Texas, with manufacturing operations extending to Guatemala since 2010. Since 1932, the company has produced a range of fresh candies and maintains a portfolio of brands that are distributed worldwide. Its product lineup includes well-known items such as Chick-O-Stick, Mary Jane, Slo-Poke, Black Cow, Sophie Mae, Leamans Mints, Peanut Butter Bar, and Long Boys varieties, among others. The company serves retailers and other distribution partners that rely on traditional confections to meet consumer demand for familiar candy brands. In 2017, the business expanded its warehouse and operations facilities to about 60,000 square feet in Lufkin, signaling growth of its production and logistics capabilities. In 2026, Atkinson Candy Company participated in the Sweets & Snacks Expo, highlighting ongoing engagement with the broader confectionery industry.