A beloved Texas candy company is closing after 141 years, and its story says a lot about tradition, family businesses, rising costs, and how hard it is to keep a legacy alive.

In this episode of the MX3 Podcast, we talk about Lammes Candies, the Austin-based candy company known for its Texas Chewie pecan pralines, old-fashioned recipes, Texas-grown pecans, and deep family history dating back to 1878.

We discuss how a business can survive five generations, why rising costs and changing market conditions can finally catch up with even the most iconic brands, and why stories like this matter beyond candy. It is about local culture, family legacy, customer loyalty, and the changing reality of doing business today.

Our mission at MX3 Podcast is discussing money, motivation, and relevant events so we can all better understand the stories shaping the world around us.

Drop a comment: Have you ever had Lamme’s Candies or a Texas Chewie?