About us

Helmuth Country Bakery Story

Helmuth Country Bakery was founded by Eli and Katie Helmuth in 1980. Today it continues to be a family owned business operated by Eric (EJ) and Angela Beachy.​​

God led us to this place.

You could say food is what we do. Eric grew up in an extended family steeped in the world of food manufacturing and distribution. An uncle owned a chocolate factory and it was a little boy’s dream to visit. His father was involved in logistics for a food distribution company and this provided many free and delicious treats. Later, his father bought a honey business which has since continued to blossom. Since graduating with a degree in Food & Nutrition from Bluffton University, Eric has worked primarily in food manufacturing, specifically in regulatory, food safety, and product development. Moving to KS resulted in being away from the world of food manufacturing for a few years. But when presented with the opportunity to buy Helmuth Country Bakery, there was a peace about returning to the wholesale food manufacturing scene. 

We see this as an opportunity to utilize the talents and resources God has given us. Additionally, we are excited to build the Helmuth Country Bakery brand via additional products, both adjacent to our current products or through new products that fit with a bakery. Hospitality, generosity, stewardship, and great food products really trip our triggers. We believe a generous, shared dinner table can sooth our hurting world, and we are not alone in believing that. In his farewell address to the nation, Ronald Reagan said, “All great change begins at the dinner table”.

If you also share these values, whether as an individual or an organization, let’s partner together! Life is too short to live in isolation so let’s gather around the table and celebrate together 

Romans 12:13 “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”