Pickles and honey manufacturer
Family-owned pickle business founded in 1946 in South Australia by Edward McKee. Acquired Leabrook honey in 2002. Was saved from the brink of financial disaster in 2013 with support from the public. Entered administration again in Oct 2025, and acquired by Tempo Group shortly afterwards.
Company Ownership
Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd
AUS
Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd
AUS
Consumer electronics
Importer and wholesaler of consumer electronics and home appliances, with branches in Australia, China, UK, Europe, and the USA. Acquired two seafood brands from Freedom Foods in 2021, Nourish Foods in 2023, Hiro Brands in 2024, and Spring Gully Foods in 2025.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jul 2025)
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Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd
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3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2025 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2025)
Misleading labelling
In July 2011 Spring Gully Foods provided a court enforceable undertaking to the ACCC in relation to the labelling of 'Just Organic' honey manufactured by Spring Gully Foods and sold exclusively through Aldi supermarkets. Both companies were ordered to change the labels, inform consumers by corrective notices, and establish and implement a compliance program.
Source: ACCC
(2011)
Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd
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3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2025 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2025)
Social responsibility claims
This company has a number of social responsibility claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2023)
Previous FSC certification
This company used to hold Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification, and sell products certified as FSC Recycled, FSC Mix and FSC 100%. Their certificate was cancelled in 2024.
Source: FSC
(2025)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Founded:
1946
Contact Details
Address:
184 Cavan Rd, Dry Creek, SA, 5094, Australia
Phone:
08 8262 7555
Website:
Products / Brands
Spring Gully Foods
Gardener
Honey
Leabrook
Honey
Ozehoney
Honey
Ozemite
Yeast Spread
Spring Gully
Pickles, Chutney & Relish