Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Health Food Store in Tupelo
Whole Family Nutrition & Market & Market has been dedicated to community health since our founding in 1991. Originally established as a small retail store in Pontotoc, Mississippi, we expanded to Tupelo in 2012 and rebranded in 2016 to reflect our commitment to serving families across generations. Our owners, Warren and Michelle Barbieri, bring decades of combined experience in natural health, with Warren's background in dietary food distribution and Michelle's expertise in holistic nutrition through her Exercise Science degree. We offer over 10,000 products including vitamins, supplements, organic produce, and sports nutrition, with many exclusive items available first at our stores. Our knowledgeable staff provides personalized service to help customers achieve optimal health through informed product choices.We maintain two locations featuring clean, welcoming environments and carry sustainable seafood, gluten-free options, and locally sourced goods. As a family-owned business, we prioritize community impact through health education and product accessibility. Our Tupelo location operates in a tornado-damaged building remodeled specifically for our market needs. Customer feedback consistently highlights our unique product selection and expert guidance. We also offer online ordering through Wellevate with a 15% customer appreciation discount, shipping products directly to clients nationwide.
Services
Vitamins & Supplements
Organic Produce
Sports Nutrition
Bulk Foods
Gluten-Free Products
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation serving Mississippi communities for over 30 years
- Knowledgeable staff with specialized training in natural health products
- Exclusive first-to-market product selections unavailable elsewhere locally
- Comprehensive inventory including 10,000+ natural health products
- Personalized service approach focusing on individual health requirements
Services
Vitamins & Supplements
We offer extensive vitamin and supplement selections featuring premium health food store brands. Our inventory includes homeopathic remedies and natural body care products carefully curated to meet diverse health needs. Customers benefit from expert guidance to select appropriate formulations for individual wellness goals.
Organic Produce
Our organic produce section features certified seasonal fruits and vegetables alongside clean sustainable seafood options. We emphasize locally sourced products when available, maintaining strict quality standards for freshness and nutritional value across our fresh food offerings.
Sports Nutrition
We carry comprehensive sports nutrition products including protein powders, pre-workout formulas, and recovery supplements at competitive pricing. Our inventory features both established brands and emerging products, with staff available to explain formulation benefits for different fitness objectives.
Bulk Foods
Our bulk food section provides cost-effective access to staples and specialty ingredients. Products meet non-GMO and organic standards where applicable, supporting dietary preferences like gluten-free and raw food requirements through flexible quantity options.
Gluten-Free Products
We maintain a dedicated gluten-free product selection meeting strict dietary requirements. Our inventory includes groceries, snacks, and baking supplies verified through quality assurance processes, with staff trained to prevent cross-contamination concerns during product handling.
People
Warren Barbieri
Co-Owner
Warren Barbieri brings decades of natural health industry experience to Whole Family Nutrition & Market, with corporate background in dietary food distribution and healthcare retail operations. He actively manages daily operations since acquiring the business in 2005.
Michelle Barbieri
Co-Owner
Michelle Barbieri holds an Exercise Science degree with specialized training in holistic nutrition. As co-owner, she applies her academic background to product selection and customer education, focusing on integrative health approaches through proper nutrition.
Questions
What product categories do you carry?
We offer vitamins, supplements, organic produce, sports nutrition products, bulk foods, gluten-free items, natural groceries, and sustainable seafood across 10,000+ SKUs.
Do you have both physical locations and online ordering?
Yes, we maintain stores in Tupelo and Pontotoc, Mississippi while offering nationwide delivery through our Wellevate-powered online supplement store with 15% discounts.
Are your staff trained to provide product recommendations?
Our team receives specialized training in natural health products to help customers make informed decisions about supplements and nutritional requirements.
What are your store hours?
Tupelo location: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm. Pontotoc location: Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm.
Do you carry exclusive or hard-to-find products?
Yes, we frequently introduce first-to-market items and maintain unique product selections not available at other local retailers.
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