Prahran Market

Toby. Toby - Ripe Manager

Toby has been at Ripe for the past three years. If it weren't for Ripe, Toby would be on the streets for sure. He enjoys nights out at the disco, and spending time at home with his three cats.


Fotios
Fotios
- Ripe Prahran

Fotios describes himself as an active party animal, who enjoys all kinds of sports. Whilst working at Ripe over the past three years, Fotios has become a qualified nutritionist.

Sianna
Sianna
- Ripe Prahran

Sianna has been working at Ripe over the past three years, and is in charge of the cosmetics, cleaning products and body care range at Ripe in Prahran. A talented musician, Sianna was once a minor celebrity.

craig Craig - Ripe Prahran

Craig is dedicated to the quality vegetable presentaions at Ripe, and has been working here for the past three years. Craig also works as a photographer and a curator.

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 Dan - Ripe Prahran

Quietly dedicated to the fruit and vegetable displays at Ripe Prahran, we believe Dan is also a talented musician.

Angela

Angela - Ripe Prahran

Angela has been working part time for Ripe over the past three years. When she's not at Ripe, Angela is the co-director of the Otesha project Australia, a cycling group devoted to environmental education and empowerment for youth.

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Paul Smith
- Owner

Since Ripe Prahran market opened 7 years ago, Paul has become known as the "Steve Irwin" of the Organics Industry.

When not lovingly stacking fruit at Ripe, Paul is often surfing the wild waves down the coast.

Andy
Andy Heeps - Owner

Andy has been going to the wholesale market in the middle of the night for longer than he cares to remember, hunting and gathering organic produce for us all to enjoy. Famous amongst the small children of Albert Park as "the apple man" Andy can also often be found at the St Kilda bowling club.

Paul Heeps
Paul Heeps
- Owner

Paul and his brother Andy have been selling organic fruit and veg for over 15 years, first in St Kilda, then at Vic Market (Vic Market Organics), then also with Paul Smith at Ripe Prahran Market and  Albert Park.

The background player in this motley band referred to as "the boys" (Andy Paul and Pauli) Paul can also often found at the St Kilda Bowling club.