About My Katydids
Kathryn Beich Original Candy
Formerly known as, Beich Candy Company, are the distributor of katydids candy and other chocolate products through the fundraising channel. The company distributes confectionery products and works with non-profit organisations such as schools, religious organisations, and sports teams to conduct product-based fundraising programs as well as offers wide selection of gift items. These school fundraisers are primarily seasonal programs with high-quality items offered through catalogues with order forms attached. Kathryn Beich serves customers throughout the United States primarly with distributors like USA Fundraising.
History of Beich Candy Company into Kathryn Beich
It was Paul F. Beich made Bloomington a sweeter place.Paul F. Beich founded the Beich Candy Company in Bloomington in 1892 and made Bloomington-Made Candy Known Internationally. Made-in-Bloomington sweets and treats, from Nestlé’s chocolate to Beer Nuts Brand Snacks, are savored around the world. In the beginning‚ there were small storefront candy makers. Today, an assortment of sweets that are made in Bloomington cross oceans. These include fine chocolates, peanut brittle, candies and nuts.Golden Crumbles‚ Laffy Taffy‚ Katydids‚ chocolate bars and many more treats have been produced locally ever since.
By about 1905, the two partners were gone and Beich was running the Paul F. Beich Candy Co. Soon it had hundreds of employees. In the 1920s, Beich’s sold chocolate-peanut-marshmallow bars touted as “Whiz – Best nickel candy there iz-z.” Its nutritional survival bars were given to soldiers and astronauts.
In 1952‚ Kathryn Beich – the wife of the grandson of Paul F. Beich – suggested a program for clubs and churches to raise funds by selling the firm’s candies. In 1967, another factory on the city’s southwest side opened; it’s still used today. Katydids were so popular that the company started a fundraising division called Kathryn Beich Candy, which sold Katydids and various other quality chocolate bars made in their own factory. Beich’s descendants remained at the helm until the business was sold to Nestle in 1984.
Carrying the Beich Name To Glory:
The Kathryn Beich Brand of chocolates was established over a century ago. This well-respected brand has earned the reputation of great quality and great taste throughout the school fundraising community! Katydids Candy Chocolates were launched with the aim of making a positive impact through chocolate. With this in mind, the brand has always been committed to source fair trade and organic ingredients that not only support farmers but also benefits consumers and the planet. Every Katydids Chocolate Tin purchase directly supports the livelihood of cocoa farmers and their family members each year. Making chocolates is something we do for the people not for profit. Positive response from our consumers keeps us going and sticking to our core values.Available in straight packs as well as assortments… our Caramel, Almond, Dark Chocolate and Krunch bars simply can’t be beat! The Katydids classic collection includes Peanut Butter Cups & Imps, Light & Crispy Peanut Brittle, World Famous Katydids, Dark Chocolate Treats & More!Katydids Candy Pecan Image
Endless Commitment To Quality and Taste
Since the beginning, Katydids Candy Company’s goal has been to serve the Chocolate lovers throughout the world and to promote taste. Making profit has never been our primary focus but contributing towards the chocolate world has been the main idea. Our handsome Katydids tin come in variety of flavours. We believe in providing our customers with fresh products and with absolutely no preservations, artificial coloring and flavouring. We’ve hired some top-tier professionals who have recipes in their pockets that are second to none.
