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Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.

Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.

Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.

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Hope Evans
Terrible flavour! is it legit?

We had it tested at our friends labs and found no NPA or MGO only Terpenes. Which we assume is why it tastes so terrible. To compare something like Terpenes added to honey to naturally occurring NPA and then to compare that to MGO is quite misleading. NPA and MGO are not comparable in the first place to make a referenced comparison is just dodgy.

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Sue Zammit
Love this honey!

Whenever my husband and I feel a cold creeping in—scratchy throat, low energy, the whole foggy-headed mess—honey is our go-to remedy. It’s not just a comforting treat; it’s genuinely soothing and helps us bounce back quicker than we expect!

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Thebeesknees
Magic!

This honey has special powers! Perfect if you are run down, getting a cold or recovering from surgery or other health issues. Even good for cuts & wounds! Super healing internally or external.

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Terry
Fantastic

My go to. I have put on the kids wounds before and healed perfectly. Pretty crazy to think and great in coffee. Thanks Santos