Ep 14 - Ana Wilks, Interview - Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, NKG

Hey and welcome back to "The Coffee Trading Academy" podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of coffee with some of the greatest minds in the industry. Today we are extremely fortunate to have the renowned Ana Wilks of NKG, the Neuman Kaffee Gruppe. Ana has over two decades of experience as a coffee market researcher, with much of that experience at Neuman, one of the top coffee trading firms in the world. She is currently the Head of Research at the NKG Statistical Unit but she also has the unique experience of having worked as a coffee trader for nearly a decade. With the these two experiences of trading and research combined, Ana possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies, unparalleled insight into the market and most importantly the rare ability to be able to communicate these complex concepts effectively. Join us as we explore today's essential topics, from the issue of coffee farmer poverty to the Robusta markets rally to historical highs. We discuss the pervasive inversion and certified stocks crisis in Arabica, her expectations for the future in that market, and we conclude with the human qualities of what it takes to succeed in the world of coffee trading and research.