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The history of our shop dates back to 1988. Belinda Dellios, with a desire to work more closely with her husband Sam (a third generation horticultural farmer from Bacchus Marsh), decided to open a farm-direct retail outlet, selling produce direct from the farm.

There was an old tin shed just down the way; it was surrounded by crops of peaches, nectarines, apricots, broccoli, cauliflower, and tomatoes; and it was picturesquely located under the historic elms of the Avenue of Honour.

Sam went to work on converting the old tin shed into a retail shop, and ever since then, Sam and Belinda have worked together to develop The Fruits of Life, now a multi award-winning gourmet produce retailer.

Belinda runs the shop, sourcing products from our network of artesian Australian suppliers. You'll find a selection of high-quality jams, old-style chutneys, relish, gourmet cheeses and small goods, bakery, nuts, honey, pasta and herbs.

Sam operates the farm with his brother Tom, growing produce exclusively for the shop and our farm-to-your-door deliveries. With four generations of horticultural experience behind us, we’ve learnt a few things about how to grow high-quality produce!

The Fruits of Life opened up Oxygen Café in 2004. Oxygen is the perfect place to unwind amongst the historic elms of the Avenue. Come in and enjoy a quiet brunch, quick lunch or delightful afternoon snack. We make our own lasagnas, quiches, scones, pies, soups, smoothies and juices

We are a local farming family that has grown and harvested fresh produce in the Bacchus Marsh area since 1956. The history of our farm-to-you shop dates back to 1988 where Belinda Dellios, with a desire to work more closely with her husband Sam (our third generation horticultural farmer), decided to open a farm-direct retail outlet, where they could supply the local community and tourists with the freshest produce available. 

There was an old tin shed just down the way, nestled on the banks of the Lerderderg River and under the canopy of the historic and picturesque elms of the Avenue of Honour, it was surrounded by crops of peaches, nectarines, apricots, broccoli, cauliflower, and tomatoes. 

Sam went to work on converting the old tin shed into a retail shop, and ever since then, Sam and Belinda have worked together to develop The Fruits of Life, now a multi award-winning gourmet produce retailer.

Belinda runs the shop, sourcing products from our network of artesian Australian suppliers. You'll find a selection of high-quality jams, old-style chutneys, relish, gourmet cheeses and small goods, bakery, nuts, honey, pasta and herbs.

Sam operates the farm, growing produce exclusively for the shop and our farm-to-your-door deliveries. With four generations of horticultural experience behind us, we’ve learnt a few things about how to grow high-quality produce!

The Fruits of Life opened up Oxygen Café in 2004. Oxygen is the perfect place to unwind amongst the elms of the Avenue. Come in and enjoy a quiet brunch, quick lunch or delightful afternoon snack, or simply order your coffee when you arrive, browse the shelves or top up on your weekly fruit and veg and collect your coffee on the way out!