At Great Southern Groves, we’ve always believed in creating not only exceptional Australian olive oil but also a better future for the environment. Over the last 2-3 years, we’ve taken meaningful steps towards becoming a more sustainable business, driven by both consumer demand and our own commitment to protect the planet we all share.

Why Sustainability Matters

Our industry, especially olive oil production, is severely impacted by climate change—high temperatures and low rainfall affect the quality and quantity of our olives. That’s why it’s essential for us to adopt sustainable farming practices and move towards more eco-friendly packaging.

What We’ve Done So Far

We’re excited to share the steps we’ve taken towards sustainability:

Bulk Packaging Change: We’ve replaced plastic cubes with eco-friendly bag-in-the-box packaging for our bulk olive oil. This shift has helped us eliminate a substantial amount of plastic from our business. Our new packaging is not only more sustainable but also practical—each box comes with its own tap, is easier to store on shelves, and can be conveniently posted or sent anywhere across Australia. Plus, it keeps the oil fresher for longer!

More Eco-Friendly Tins: We’ve replaced our 3L tins with laminated paper labels with pre-printed tins. This simple change has helped us eliminate thousands of meters of non-recyclable backing material that would have ended up in landfill.

Refill, Reuse, Repeat: We encourage our customers to refill bottles from our 15L boxes or 3L tins. To make this even more beautiful and functional, we sourced a modern amphora-style bottle made of high-quality glass. Paired with a sleek chrome pourer, these bottles are perfect for refilling and display on your kitchen bench.

The Art Series: We took our commitment to sustainability a step further by launching the Art Series bottle. This series features artworks by talented Australian artists. Just before Christmas, we released the second bottle in the series by Western Australian artist Emma Blyth. Fly High showcases the White-Cheeked Honeyeater landing on a Banksia.

Thank You for Your Support

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful customers who have embraced our sustainable and recyclable packaging. Your support helps us move forward in our journey to make olive oil that not only tastes great but also contributes to a healthier planet.

We remain committed to reducing our environmental impact and appreciate your continued support in helping us reach our sustainability goals. While these steps may seem small, we truly believe that, together, we can make a lasting difference.