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Staff Profile: Meet Tenn Bennett

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As a community-owned and cooperatively operated business, co-op employees are some of Mississippi Market’s greatest assets. Our friendly, dedicated staff possess a wealth of knowledge. They work diligently to provide you with access to the freshest, healthiest foods and the safest, most effective personal health and beauty care products available.

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Shop Adventurously in the Bulk Aisle

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It’s easy to beeline toward your favorite, familiar bulk items when you shop at the co-op, but we have so many unique options you may have never noticed before! It’s simple, fun and affordable to be adventurous in the bulk section — often for under a dollar, you can buy…

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Your Guide to Thriving in the Kitchen

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If you love food as much as we do, you probably spend plenty of time on prep, cooking, cleaning and storage. Here are some of our favorite tips for success — simply click on each image to learn more!…

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Natural Ways to Restore Your Favorite Cookware

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If you love cooking as much as we do, your pans might look like this. Luckily, you can get them looking like new with some elbow grease and a couple of natural products: Vinegar + baking soda: Cover pan with a paste of baking soda + vinegar, and let sit…

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Prepping Containers for Bulk Shopping

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Saving containers for reuse is great for the environment, your wallet, and our bulk section! Any type of container can work, from plastic yogurt tubs to shampoo bottles. We especially love glass jars and bottles — they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are sturdy and easy…

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Prep for Spring with Winter Sowing

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Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outside using little greenhouses made from recycled, food-grade containers. This method relies on Mother Nature to decide when the time is right to germinate. It produces sturdy seedlings that are already acclimated to the outdoors and ready to plant in the garden…

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Freeze Your Food Like a Pro

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The freezer is a fantastic kitchen tool. It makes food prep a breeze, keeps our favorite foods lasting longer, lets us enjoy out-of-season fruits and veggies anytime, and helps prevent food waste — which is crucial when around 40% of all food in this country is wasted. Here are…

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Anti-racism Book Recommendations

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Founded on the co-op ideals of diversity, inclusion, equality, equity and social justice, Mississippi Market is committed to continuously working toward anti-racism. This list of book recommendations, based on the anti-racism collection in our staff library, aims to help our community continue to learn, grow and stand up for what’s…

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Staff Profile: Meet James Lewis

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As a community-owned and cooperatively operated business, co-op employees are some of Mississippi Market’s greatest assets. Our friendly, dedicated staff possess a wealth of knowledge. They work diligently to provide you with access to the freshest, healthiest foods and the safest, most effective personal health and beauty care products available.

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