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For over 100 years, Lucas Candies has been manufacturing their own chocolate confections. It is a family business currently run by 4th generation Nick Lucas and his partner, Deb Bertrand. Nick and Deb have kept the traditions that were started long ago while taking chocolate making to the next level by creating combinations that will both surprise and delight your palate. Their number one product and most loved is the PMS bar. (PMS = Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Crushed Potato Chips and a Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drizzle.) The company has been featured in many Forbes Magazine, The Today Show, and Fox News to name only a few. The Lucas Candy Story Nick’s progression and final decision to join the family business. [4:12] The changes to Lucas Candy when Nick took over. [7:50] The newest venture is wholesale through trade shows. [9:33] A community tradition. 121 years in the same store location. [13:58] The division of tasks between Nick and Deb. [21:05] A description of true candy cane production versus t