Our story
Three generations of European-trained sausage makers
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Over 100 years ago
Northern Bavaria
Helmut's grandfather, a master tradesman, makes and sells sausage produced on the family homestead.
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The next generation
Germany & Switzerland
Helmut's father learns the trade as a working sausage maker before choosing to start a new life in Canada.
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Fifty years strong
Canada
The family tradition continues uninterrupted for the next five decades on Canadian soil.
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Today
Vernon & Kelowna, BC
Helmut, Monica and staff uphold his forefathers' devotion to the art of charcuterie in the Okanagan Valley.
The craft
Old recipes, honest hands
As times change, Helmut's products continue to evolve. Choose from recipes made as they were one hundred years ago, or try the newer healthier-choice varieties — either way, everything is made with the same one-on-one care you'll feel at the counter.
See what we make
Community stewardship
Rooted in the valley
Helmut's keeps the future in mind and only uses what is needed — reducing our impact on the environment for the generations that follow.
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We source our materials locally, provided their quality meets our high standards — supporting local agriculture matters to us.
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Canadian suppliers are selected for sustainable agriculture practices and compassionate animal care protocols.
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Advanced environmental controls in our facility — including ammonia cooling — keep our carbon footprint minimal.
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We employ sustainable jobs in a healthy environment and actively contribute to our community.
Visit us
Two shops, one standard
The original Vernon shop and our newer Kelowna location both carry the full Helmut's experience — the deli counter, the bistro and shelves of European groceries you won't find anywhere else.
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