Tuesday , 16 June 2026

Austrian Pumpkin Seeds from Styria: Meet Schalk Mühle, Our Organic Supplier

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Austrian Pumpkin Seeds, Straight from Styria: The Story Behind Our Organic Pumpkin Seeds

Not all pumpkin seeds are created equal. Ours come from Styria, in the heart of Austria, and there is a very good reason we chose them.

Behind every bag is a family business called Schalk Mühle, a producer with generations of expertise, a deep commitment to organic farming and a range of products that go far beyond what most people expect from a pumpkin seed supplier. Here is their story.

Meet Schalk Mühle: A Family Business with Deep Roots

Based in Styria, Austria, Schalk Mühle is a family-owned organic food producer with a long tradition of processing oilseeds, kernels and legumes into high-quality organic products. Today, the company combines generations of expertise with modern, sustainable production methods to create innovative plant-based foods.

Close collaboration with regional organic farmers is at the heart of the business, ensuring full traceability, consistent quality, and a strong connection to local agriculture. When Schalk Mühle says they know where their ingredients come from, they really mean it.

Austrian Organic Pumpkin Seeds: A Regional Speciality

One of the company's key products is the Austrian organic pumpkin seed. Grown in Austria, these unique hull-less seeds are renowned for their rich, nutty flavour and exceptional quality. Naturally high in plant-based protein, fibre and valuable minerals, pumpkin seeds have been part of the region's agricultural heritage for generations.

At Schalk Mühle, pumpkin seeds are carefully processed into a wide range of products, including pumpkin seed oil, protein powders, and innovative plant-based snacks. This approach allows the company to make full use of this valuable crop while meeting the needs of modern consumers.

Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil: Austria's Liquid Gold

If you have never tried Styrian pumpkin seed oil, prepare yourself. It is quite something.

A true regional speciality, Styrian pumpkin seed oil is produced using traditional methods. The seeds are gently roasted over a wood fire before pressing, a process that gives the oil its distinctive dark green colour and intense, nutty aroma. Today, Styrian pumpkin seed oil is widely celebrated as one of Austria's most iconic culinary products. Drizzled over soup, stirred into dressings or simply poured over vanilla ice cream as they do in Austria, it is a product that genuinely surprises people.

Sustainability from Field to Final Product

Sustainability and regional sourcing are central to Schalk Mühle's philosophy. By supporting local organic farmers and focusing on responsible production, the company ensures high-quality products from field to final product.

It is a philosophy that sits perfectly with our own. As a workers' cooperative, sustainability has always been at the heart of how we source and distribute our products. Schalk Mühle is exactly the kind of supplier we are proud to work with.