Giuseppe Russo started in the Fruit and Veg business almost as soon as his feet touched dry ground on his arrival in Australia from Italy almost a whole lifetime ago. In the 1950's the original family store was opened in Clayton by Giuseppe. From that single shop the family business expanded in great leaps as his sons took an active interest by opening more stores, at Camberwell Markets, Croydon Markets, and Frankston Markets.

For some time the family business involved being one of the biggest wholesalers in the melbourne markets, supplying fresh produce to other green grocers, including many independent supermarkets. This gave the current generation insight into the way fresh produce goes from the farm to the consumer, providing them with the kind of experience that has made Top Shelf Fruit the envy of other green grocers.

Today Giuseppe's grandsons, Joe, Paul, and Jason are proud to carry on in the same Italian tradition, working hard to give their loyal customers only the best quality foods that money can buy. These energetic young men were virtually born in the back of a fruit shop as they have always been actively involved in the family business. They remember school holidays and long hours after school eagerly learning all there is to know about fresh produce. Today they are able to give you expert advice on whatever you wish to purchase. They know exactly what a fruit or vegetable is supposed to look like, how it should feel to the touch, and what the smell should be.