How We Work
Fresh From Our
Growers
Express Fruit is all about building and fortifying relationships with farmers, sourcing the freshest produce of the highest grade from growing regions.
Specialists In The
Markets
Express Fruit has always strived to offer a truly unique selection of quality fruits to the markets because when it comes down to it - our growers and retailers receive the best value when their produce sells!
Produce That Flys
Off The Shelf
By ensuring the right produce reaches the right consumer, retailers can command better prices, push product quicker and keep their customers happy!
Our Awesome Produce
Serving the Markets Since 1978
Finding the Right Home for Every Fruit
Dedicated To What They Do
Our Team
Greg McConnell
Business Owner/General DirectorKnown for his humble and always positive demeanour, Greg steers the ship at Express Fruit. A family man at heart, with his wife Chantal, three kids and a dog. Greg loves taking the family out on holidays in his spare time or heading out on the water on his boat. Before Express Fruit, Greg was a youth pastor and church founder for 10 years.
Brendon McConnell
Business Owner/Sales DirectorBrendon, also known in the Markets as the "Lychee King", leads the Express Fruit team by example. People seem to be drawn to him for his humorous personality and professionalism in sales. Before the joining the family business, Brendon was a successful nightclub owner and chef.
Minh Nyugen
Administration ManagerMinh has been with Express Fruit since 2018. Minh loves the industry, she prides herself on a healthy lifestyle and a real love of fresh produce. Working at Express fruit Minh enjoys the team spirit and also the hours! Minh is a proud mum of two beautiful kids and the market hours ensures she gets the family work life balance right. Minh brings 20+ years of experience in office administration and accounts.
Darko Vuljanic
Sales Manager - ExoticsDarko started working in the markets in 2003 and has been with Express Fruit for over 10 years. As the Sales Manager for Tropical and Exotic Fruits, Darko loves the seasonality. He loves the variety in his work and that his work is never ending. Darko’s approach to his role is through honesty and authenticity. He says it’s this quality that gives him such a great relationship with his buyers.
Cosimo Macri
Category Manager - BerriesCos is Express Fruit’s Berry Sales expert. He comes from a family of Green Grocers which led him to joining the markets twenty six years ago. During his time at the markets, he cemented himself as the Berry guru and continues to be the go-to man for all Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries at Express Fruit. Cos is known for his big personality, loud fashion and passion for food. In his spare time, he’s often seeking out the newest restaurants & café’s, traveling, attending comedy shows or going to the Footy with his wife Tina.
Shannon Levin
Sales Manager - PineapplesShannon started working for Express Fruit in 2013. Since then, he has cultivated close relationships with Pineapple growers across the country, visiting them several times a year. Prior to his current role, Shannon was an actor, appearing in several commercials, films, and television shows.
Luke McConnell
Logistics ManagerAfter 14 years working in the glass manufacturing industry, an opportunity came up for Luke to work for his family at Express Fruit. Today, he says "he wouldn't work anywhere else." Luke has also played baseball for 27 years, with 3 A-Grade premierships to his name. Also a proud family man, Luke is married to his wife Nicole and has two beautiful boys.
“We have been sending our fruit to Express Fruit Service since 1992. We were originally supplying Graham McConnell and now deal with his sons Brendon and Greg in this wonderful family business. It’s been a delight dealing with Express Fruit Service because of the professional manner in which they handle our fruit.”
Groves Grown Tropical Fruits


