Our Story
This wasn't a business plan. It was a calling.
How It Started
Thirteen years ago, Mike and Niki Canotas started keeping bees in their backyard in Campbell, California. What began as a hobby became a passion. The passion became a mission. The mission became a company. Along the way, they invested over $2 million of their own money, built a licensed commercial kitchen, and never took a shortcut.
The Last Farm in Campbell
Campbell used to be farmland. Orchards, ranches, open fields as far as you could see. Today, it's all developed – except for one operation. Mike & Niki's Honey Company is the last working farm in the City of Campbell. While the orchards became condos and tech campuses, we kept the bees.
Mike & The Bees
Mike manages over 30 apiaries across Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area – from Campbell to Carneros, Half Moon Bay to Livermore. He's in the field every day, checking hives, managing colonies, and harvesting honey. This is not a one-person operation. Mike does ALL the beekeeping. Every hive. Every season. Every year.
Niki & Everything Else
Niki runs sales, marketing, operations, shipping, IT, customer service, HR, finance, compliance, and strategy. She is the CEO, the shipping department, the social media team, the bookkeeper, and the person who answers the phone. Greek and Czech heritage, a grandmother's warmth, and absolutely zero tolerance for BS. She went from hobbyist to commercial beekeeper to President of the Santa Clara Bee Guild in a decade.
What We Believe
Bees are struggling to thrive, and we answered the calling. That's not a tagline – it's why we get up every morning. Colony collapse, pesticide exposure, habitat loss – the threats are real. Every hive we manage, every jar we sell, every garden our bees pollinate is part of the answer.
How We're Different
- 92 distinct honey varieties from Bay Area neighborhoods you can actually visit
- 100% raw, unfiltered – never heated, never blended with imports
- Licensed and inspected – PFR permitted, MFF registered, fully insured, workers comp
- Community-integrated production – partnerships with Hope Services and Special Kneads and Treats
- AI-powered operations – Featured on NBC News for using artificial intelligence to compete with brands 100x our size
The Honey House
Our home base is at 3495 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. It's where we extract, bottle, label, store, and sell. Walk-in customers are welcome – you'll probably meet Niki, taste some honey, and leave knowing more about bees than you expected.
Tuesday–Friday 10am–4pm | Saturday 10am–2pm
Phone: 408-641-7440 | Email: beecentral@mnhco.net
We are a family-owned business dedicated to producing high-quality honey products while promoting bee conservation and community support.
Who we are:
Mike & Niki's Honey Company was founded by Mike Ryan and Niki Canotas, two bee enthusiasts who turned their passion into a business. We are based in San Jose, California, and have been producing delicious honey products for over a decade. Our team includes expert beekeepers, candle makers, and honey artisans who are passionate about their craft.
Where We Are:
Our apiaries are located throughout Northern California, including San Jose, Half Moon Bay and Morgan Hill. We also have bees in Hawaii, where we produce unique and delicious Hawaiian honeys. Our products are available online and in various stores and farmers' markets throughout California.
How We Save the Bees and Support Our Community:
We believe that bees are vital to our ecosystem, and we are committed to doing our part to save them. We practice sustainable beekeeping techniques and use natural remedies to prevent pests and diseases in our hives. We also educate the public about the importance of bees and how they can help support their local bee populations.
In addition to promoting bee conservation, we also support our community by giving back. We donate a portion of our profits to local charities and organizations, including those that support education and the environment. We also participate in community events and offer educational programs to teach people about bees and honey production.
At Mike & Niki's Honey Company, we are dedicated to producing high-quality honey products while supporting our community and protecting the bees.
Our Mission
To produce the highest quality, affordable, pure, unfiltered honey while supporting the health of our bees, our community, and our environment.
Our Commitment
Our commitment to producing raw, unfiltered honey means you can rest assured that every spoonful contains natural enzymes and pollens to help reduce allergies, increase heart and brain health, and reduce the risk of some cancers. Plus, it’s just plain delicious!
