Interview with Daniel Vella
For Daniel Vella, coffee has always been part of his life. “Growing up in an Italian family, coffee was omnipresent,” he recalls. His professional journey began at 22 with Valcorp, then the Australian distributor of Lavazza. “That role gave me access to their barista training center and some excellent, passionate mentors – and my journey began!”
On A Field Trip with Anna Fath: Supporting Coffee Where It Grows
When we speak about Farmcare Practices in Peru, it’s not an abstract concept. For Coinca, it translates into the daily work of our CEE Department – a dedicated team of seven agronomists and field technicians who accompany producers throughout the year. Their mission is simple but far-reaching: to strengthen farms, improve resilience, and secure consistent, high-quality coffee production within our NKG Verified supply chains.
A personal message to Kaweri: More than just ‘the case’!
Since its establishment, NKG’s Kaweri Coffee Plantation in Uganda has frequently been in the spotlight of the international media, particularly in relation to allegations of land grabbing and forced eviction. This entrenched, one-sided and negative reporting does not do the farm justice in the slightest.
Coffee Facts in a Nutshell
Global coffee production reached 173 million bags in 2024/25, with Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia leading the way. Around 70% is grown by smallholders, and over 120 million people depend on coffee farming. Climate change threatens up to half of current growing areas by 2050, making sustainability more crucial than ever.
Three by Three Questions: Roles and Impact of Women in Coffee-Producing Countries
From seed to shipment, women play a vital yet often underrepresented role in the global coffee supply chain. Whether in the fields, in quality control, or in advocacy work, their contributions shape the future of coffee in meaningful ways. In this issue, we speak with three women from different position in the supply chain.
Quiz: Search the seedling
This time, you can embark on a search in “Search the seedling!” A photo of a seedling is hidden on various pages of our MAG. Find all the seedlings and tell us which articles you found them in.
NKG Holding “Who is Who”: Introducing Group Tax
Neumann Gruppe in Hamburg consists of departments with a diverse variety of functions and competencies, which both serve the general strategic orientation of NKG and provide specific support for the group companies. In our INSIDE NKG MAG we want to look at what competencies exist in the holding company, for whom these could be helpful and interesting, who is responsible for what, and a lot more. In this issue we would like to introduce the Treasury Department of Neumann Gruppe.
Five by Three Questions: Gaining fresh perspectives: Meet the Members of the NKG Coffee Council
The newly established NKG Coffee Council aims to support NKG at a strategic level as an independent Think Tank. Its five members bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds from different industries – all united by a curious and open-minded interest in what drives and shapes NKG. In this special edition of our “Five by Three Questions”, we would like to introduce you to the people behind the Council. What motivates them, what guides their thinking – and how do they hope to contribute to NKG’s future?
The first half of 2025 at NKG: Success Stories to Date
Sometimes it is time to focus on positive news only. That’s why we want to share a lot of positive news and success stories here in our 2025 @ NKG so far update:. Congratulations, everyone!
Quiz: Test Your Coffee Knowledge
As you know, NKG is in the process of establishing three regional offices to bring decision-making closer to our markets. So, it’s high time to familiarize yourself with the three regions and put your coffee knowledge to the test. What better way to do this than with a little quiz.
