Treating customers with respect and providing prompt assistance surely is one of the key elements when giving them the best possible service. But all of this can go in vain if you don’t provide them with good quality products. If your products fail to meet customers’ expectations, your reputation and long-term revenue could potentially suffer.
Even if the quality of your product is good, quite often it’s the packaging that can spoil it, and this is something that you should pay attention to if you want to give your customers what they deserve. When it comes to storing olive oil, choosing the right bottles is paramount as this will affect its freshness, longevity, quality and appearance.
What Type of Bottle Is Best for Olive Oil?

It’s of vital importance to choose an olive oil bottle that protects from oxidation and light. That being said, choosing glass bottles, especially dark are essential for providing the oil with the needed protection. However, aside from this, practice shows that the use of metal cans – stainless steel in particular and some containers made from composite UV protective materials- is also acceptable.
Out of all types, dark glass bottles are among the most commonly used options because they have proven perfect for ensuring maximum product quality and longevity while adding to its visual appeal. These glass bottles are also non-reactive and ensure that the oil’s aroma and flavour won’t change a bit and even though metal cans are also non-reactive, customers prefer the use of glass bottles.
Some Other Things to Consider When Packing and Selling Olive Oil

Design
Given the fact that your customer’s satisfaction is important to you, choosing bottles that have a tight sealing closure and visual appearance is what you need to consider when choosing the right design. Screw caps or crock stoppers are the best sealing solutions for this purpose as they prevent air from entering the bottle. That way, the oil will stay fresh and it won’t oxidise. To make things even better and easier to handle for your customers, you can always choose glass bottles with a drip-free dispenser or spout for easier and more controlled pouring.
Size
The bottle size and capacity of your bottles should mainly depend on the customers’ and market demand. Generally speaking, an olive oil bottle of 250ml or 500ml is perfect for daily use and that is the reason why people often buy such size of bottles as a gift as well.
They’re convenient, easy to use and of great size, perfect for being handled with one hand. These bottle sizes are commonly used in commercial places as well, mainly in restaurants. However, restaurants can also take advantage of the bigger bottle sizes as they are more affordable, so once the small bottles are out of oil they can just refill them.
Labelling
Labelling is just another thing you should take into account when packing olive oil bottles for sale. You should certainly consider creating effective and eye-catching labelling so that your bottles can stand out from the rest on store shelves. When figuring out the right labelling for your oil bottles, make sure the label contains all the needed information like oil’s origin, flavour profile, production method and your brand’s logo.
When it comes to labelling products, strive to choose high-quality printing techniques. All of this can add a touch of elegance, quality and appeal to them, making them one-of-a-kind. If there’s enough space on it, make sure the label contains a short and strong message that promises quality above all.
Eco-Friendliness
In a world where everything seems to fall apart starting from the unconscious manufacturers and their bad package choices, be the perfect example of Eco-consciousness. Instead of choosing any bottles, choose ones that are made from recycled glass.
Glass is considered one of the easiest and most recycled materials that can be used in many industries not just the food one. The choice of glass bottles and containers is huge, so it isn’t strange seeing perfumes, cosmetics, food, beverages and even pharmacy products packed in it.
Why Is Olive Oil Always in Green Bottles?

Well, given the fact that light can destroy olive oil and cause it to go rancid, storing it in dark-coloured glass-like green can help it stay in its perfect condition. That’s because the dark coloured glass can filter out ultraviolet rays which are the main culprits for oxidation. Additionally, the light won’t only cause oxidation and change in flavour, but it may also lead to the appearance of free radicals which are closely linked to cancer.
So even if the bottle is closely sealed, if packed in transparent glass, oxidation can still occur from the light. So, to stay on the safe side of the story, aside from choosing a good sealed glass bottle, the glass should be dark green to give your customers the best.