Three by Three Questions: The many steps and challenges behind a single coffee trade
While “a coffee trade” may sound straightforward, it actually involves complex processes, numerous participants, and unique challenges. In this episode of our ‘Three Times Three Questions’ series, we interview key professionals from the import, logistics, and export sectors. Through their insights and real-life stories, we uncover how their contributions keep the coffee business running smoothly and highlight examples of overcoming obstacles through collaboration and teamwork.
Coffee on the Move: Facts in a Nutshell
Coffee travels a long way before it reaches Europe. From harvest to arrival, Arabica coffee spends up to 90 days on the move — mostly at sea, across continents and ports. Explore the key facts and timelines behind one of the world’s most traded commodities.
NKG Holding “Who is Who”: Introducing Risk Control Unit
In this issue, we shine the spotlight on the Risk Control Unit (RCU). Heidi Ühleke, who leads the team, brings over 30 years of experience in the coffee industry. She is joined by Lyuben Chernev, CFA and, most recently, Mauricio Calado, who together manage risk for the group.
Quiz: Trade & Transport Challenge
In keeping with the MAG theme, we present the ‘Trade & Transport Challenge’. Do you know the most important wordings and definitions? The quiz probably won’t be much of a challenge for our trade professionals, but it’s still nice to get full marks, isn’t it?
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.