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Multikosmos: A center for well-being—When your gut has a say
On Okinawa, an island in southern Japan, diet has played a special role for centuries. It is no coincidence that Okinawa is known as one of the regions where people live to a particularly advanced age. The traditional cuisine is considered simple, natural, and rich in fiber. Vegetables, seaweed, brown rice, and fermented foods are staples of the diet. Here, health and well-being are not viewed as short-term goals, but rather as the result of a lifestyle centered on balance and consistency.
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Multikosmos: A center for well-being—When your gut has a say
On Okinawa, an island in southern Japan, diet has played a special role for centuries. It is no coincidence that Okinawa is known as one of the regions where people live to a particularly advanced age. The traditional cuisine is considered simple, natural, and rich in fiber. Vegetables, seaweed, brown rice, and fermented foods are staples of the diet. Here, health and well-being are not viewed as short-term goals, but rather as the result of a lifestyle centered on balance and consistency.
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Land creates life: Food waste
Small changes in our daily lives can make a big difference
We’ve all been there: that half-eaten cucumber was forgotten and is now going moldy; the unopened cream cheese has quietly passed its best-by date; and instead of buying just one bell pepper, you bought three because they were on sale. Food waste happens largely at home—and, above all, it creeps up on us. Nevertheless, enormous amounts accumulate in Austria. Yet even small changes in our daily routines can make a big difference in how we handle food.
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Land creates life: Food waste
Small changes in our daily lives can make a big difference
We’ve all been there: that half-eaten cucumber was forgotten and is now going moldy; the unopened cream cheese has quietly passed its best-by date; and instead of buying just one bell pepper, you bought three because they were on sale. Food waste happens largely at home—and, above all, it creeps up on us. Nevertheless, enormous amounts accumulate in Austria. Yet even small changes in our daily routines can make a big difference in how we handle food.
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Land creates life: Hot topic - Grilling mindfully just tastes better
No summer is complete without a barbecue! A fun get-together, a wide variety of dishes in a relaxed atmosphere—for many, firing up the grill is simply part of the warm season. What we put on the grill should be anything but a trivial matter: When you consciously choose seasonal vegetables and high-quality meat from Austria, you’re not just enjoying a meal—you’re also supporting local agriculture and regional economic growth.
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Land creates life: Hot topic - Grilling mindfully just tastes better
No summer is complete without a barbecue! A fun get-together, a wide variety of dishes in a relaxed atmosphere—for many, firing up the grill is simply part of the warm season. What we put on the grill should be anything but a trivial matter: When you consciously choose seasonal vegetables and high-quality meat from Austria, you’re not just enjoying a meal—you’re also supporting local agriculture and regional economic growth.
New products that make you feel good
Well-being is what we’re about. This is why you will regularly find new hints, recipe ideas and inspiration for keeping or bringing your body and soul into balance. Take some time out in the Multikraft world of well-being.
Well-being is what we’re about. This is why you will regularly find new hints, recipe ideas and inspiration for keeping or bringing your body and soul into balance. Take some time out in the Multikraft world of well-being.
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Agriculture and trade blog covering animal husbandry and plant cultivation
livestock farming
Multikosmos: A family business in transition
Strength Lies in Experience
The Weiermair family farm is located in the idyllic town of Adlwang in Upper Austria and is currently home to about 320 pigs. Johannes Weiermair took over his parents’ organic farm in 2011 and has initiated several changes since then. The former mixed-farming operation has been exclusively dedicated to organic pig farming since 2020. As is so often the case in life, such a transition is always accompanied by ups and downs. In this interview, the passionate organic farmer discusses the challenges the family faced and how he continues to tackle them today using common sense.
Enthusiast
8 minutes reading time
livestock farming
Multikosmos: Efficiency over growth
A New Perspective on the Future of Agriculture - A Conversation with Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Windisch
The idea that progress is inevitably synonymous with growth is deeply ingrained in many people’s minds. However, in the face of an agricultural sector grappling with increasingly scarce resources, mounting climate pressures, and ecological limits, a new way of thinking is gaining ground: farming in harmony with nature.
Enthusiast
10 minutes reading time
Between garden plants and balcony boxes: How Huyskweker Stouten relies on the Multikraft system
Arjen Stouten runs Huyskweker Stouten V.O.F. in Oosterland, the Netherlands, together with his family. On approximately 1 hectare of greenhouse space, the family-run business professionally cultivates high-quality summer flowers, as well as a wide assortment of bedding and balcony plants and various perennials. A particular focus is on balcony and patio planters, as well as hanging baskets with built-in water reservoirs. The company sells directly to private end customers throughout the Netherlands and a small part of Belgium.
Enthusiast
5 minutes reading time
Tips for your home and interesting articles about garden, pond and household matters
Garden & Plants
Multi-Knowledge: How to care for orchids properly & get them to bloom – Tips for healthy plants
Hardly any houseplant rewards good care as impressively as an orchid. When, after weeks or months, a new flower spike suddenly appears and the first buds open, the joy is immense. To ensure that such moments of blooming occur regularly, it’s worth taking a closer look at the plant’s needs. After all, not all orchids are the same: Depending on the species, their requirements for light, water, temperature, and dormant periods vary.
Beginner
8 minutes reading time
Garden & Plants
In memory of Hilde Umdasch: “You have to contribute something positive to bring about positive change.”
With the passing of Hilde Umdasch, we have lost an impressive business leader who combined courage, humanity, and corporate responsibility. Back in 2014, we had the privilege of interviewing her for our then-current multikosmos magazine.
Beginner
8 minutes reading time
Garden & Plants
Multi-Knowledge: Fall lawn care - strengthen your lawn now and prepare it for winter
Brown blades of grass, bare patches, and a lawn that looks a bit worn out overall: Heat and prolonged dry spells can take a significant toll in the summer. But even if your lawn looks anything but healthy right now, there’s still plenty you can do. Fall is the ideal time to help your lawn recover and, at the same time, prepare it well for winter.
That’s because, while the intense heat is over, the soil is still pleasantly warm. Cooler temperatures and more frequent rainfall create good conditions for growth. The grass can recover, form new roots, and gradually fill in smaller gaps.
Beginner
6 minutes reading time
