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Atkinson Candy’s Texas facility achieves SQF certification

Company began working on facility overhaul to better segregate allergens.
April 29, 2020
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Atkinson Candy Co. has achieved certification under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program at its facility in Lufkin, Texas.


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Atkinson to produce Mary Jane candies under agreement with Spangler Candy

Mary Jane candies to become available in 2020.
October 16, 2019
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Atkinson Candy Co. will produce, market and sell Mary Jane candies, a former NECCO brand, through a licensing agreement with brand owner Spangler Candy Co.


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Atkinson Candy Co. names Kevin Green as VP of sales

Green succeeds retiring John Leipold.
July 22, 2019
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Atkinson Candy Co. has named Kevin Green as its new v.p. of sales, effective July 8. Green is succeeding John Leipold, who is retiring.


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Atkinson to relaunch Chick-O-Stick with natural colors, new packaging

Updated peanut butter treat to be revealed at Sweets & Snacks Expo.
January 8, 2019
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Atkinson Candy Co. plans to unveil an updated version of the classic Chick-O-Stick during Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for May 21-23 in Chicago. 


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Candy makers step up to help hurricane victims

Wholesome Sweeteners, Atkinson Candies and CandyRiffic contribute funds, sweets and moral support.
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Alyse Thompson
September 20, 2017
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Despite experiencing flooding in its own administrative offices, Sugar Land, Texas-based Wholesome Sweeteners, has contributed to disaster relief after Hurricane Harvey pummeled the Gulf Coast region of the state.

 

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Atkinson Candy to donate Sept. 1 web proceeds to Hurricane Harvey response

East Texas candy manufacturer comes to aid of fellow Texans.
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Alyse Thompson
August 31, 2017
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Lufkin, Texas-based Atkinson Candy Co. is among the companies lining up to help disaster relief after Hurricane Harvey pummeled the Gulf Coast region of the Lone Star State.


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Atkinson Candy Co. moves toward SQF certification with new warehouse

Lufkin, Texas-based company launches new line of caramels.
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Alyse Thompson
July 7, 2017
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It's said people can't know where they're going until they understand where they've been. If anyone knows that to be true, it's Eric Atkinson, president of Atkinson Candy Co.
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Atkinson Candy Co. scores packaging design award

New line of caramels and Halloween items earn kudos.
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Bernie Pacyniak
April 12, 2017
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Lufkin, Texas-based Atkinson Candy Co. and its packaging design partner, The Vital Design Group, have been selected from more than 2,000 entries as winners of the annual Graphic Design USA 2017 American Package Design Awards. 


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Dr. Basil E. Atkinson Jr., former president of Judson-Atkinson Candy, passes away at 90

Industry veteran inducted into Candy Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Alyse Thompson
December 21, 2016
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Dr. Basil E. Atkinson Jr., former president of Judson-Atkinson Candies, Inc., passed away Monday in his San Antonio home. He was 90. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on Aug. 28, 1926, Atkinson began serving Atkinson Candy, the Chick-O-Stick manufacturer founded by his father, Basil Sr., in the early 1930s.

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Twice as Sweet: Candy inclusions gain popularity

Candy inclusions have ability to create new flavor profiles, provide added texture.
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Abigail Watt
October 4, 2016
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What's sweeter than candy? Arguably, not a lot, but some innovative confectioners have started to use candy itself as an ingredient, either in other sweets or in snacks.
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