Drizzle with Purpose: How Every Drop of The Governor Supports a Healthier Planet

When you reach for a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, you might be thinking about flavour and its health benefits but what if it helped the planet too?

At The Governor, every drop of our extra virgin olive oil is a step toward a more sustainable, regenerative future. From the ancient groves of Corfu to your kitchen, our practices are rooted in respect for the land, the trees and our heritage.

Regenerative by Nature

Our olives come from the indigenous Lianolia variety, grown on centuries-old trees, some dating back more than 500 years. These trees are not irrigated, which encourages deeper rooting and resilience to drought, while protecting precious water resources.

We don't rely on synthetic fertilisers or pesticides. Instead, we follow organic and regenerative practices that:

• Enrich and protect soil biodiversity.
• Support pollinators and native herbs
• Prevent erosion on the rocky Corfiot hillsides
• Allow the grove to function as a carbon sink, capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere
  

In fact, research shows that for every litre of our olive oil produced, around 10 kg of CO₂ is removed from the air.

Transparency in Every Bottle

At The Governor, sustainability isn’t just a claim—it’s verifiable.

Each bottle includes:

• Harvest date for freshness

• EU DIO organic certification for environmental integrity

• Lab-verified polyphenol levels for proven quality

That means every drop is traceable, authentic, and free from shortcuts or blends.

Low-Impact, High Integrity

From the grove to the bottle, we honour the land through careful practices:

• Gentle harvesting to protect fruit and trees
• Cold extraction within hours for maximum flavour and antioxidants
• No heavy tilling, to keep soils healthy
• Recyclable, eco-friendly packaging

Taste & Terroir

Our award‑winning olive oil offers a robust, grassy, herbaceous profile, with fresh‑cut grass, artichoke, and herbal notes leading to a long, peppery finish, a sign of elevated oleocanthal and oleacein levels.

The olive groves of Corfu, especially where The Governor is produced, grow in rocky, calcareous soils with excellent drainage.

The shallow, stony earth encourages deep root systems, which pull up minerals and enhance aromatic complexity in the oil.

The mineral stress on the trees stimulates the production of defensive compounds, namely polyphenols like oleocanthal and oleacein.

These compounds are what give The Governor its signature peppery bite and strong antioxidant profile.

Giving Back

Sustainability extends beyond the soil. That’s why The Governor supports the Pink Ribbon Foundation, donating part of our proceeds to breast cancer research and support services. To us, health is interconnected—soil, trees, and people alike.

Why It Matters

Choosing The Governor means choosing:

• Farming that regenerates rather than depletes

• Ancient trees that safeguard biodiversity

• A family business that reinvests in health and community

• Full transparency from grove to table

In a world driven by fast farming and shortcuts, our olive oil is proof that slower can mean 

Your olive oil can do more than cook—it can nourish, restore, and empower.

When you choose The Governor, you’re not just adding flavour to your meals. You’re helping to regenerate the land, strengthen communities, and stand for something better.

So next time you drizzle, know this: you’re making a difference.