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Nellie Kavanamur Varmari 


Founder, Central Mamina Coffee

Nellie is an entrepreneur operating in what has traditionally been considered a mans industry in PNG Coffee.

Nellie buys coffee parchments, hulls it into green beans which she roasts, packages, labels and then sells to retailers, hotels and cafes mostly in the National Capital District.

Central Mamina is based in Central Province, which allows her business to be very mobile. Central Mamina has grown its base as well as gained international recognition during APEC 2018 in PNG and APEC 2022 hosted by Thailand. Also including Speciality Coffee Association in USA 2021 through its Speciality Coffee Cupping Results of AA Excellent Export Quality.

This helps Nellie appreciate what they do as growers sometimes in very isolated or remote locations.

Central Mamina Coffee is a 100% family-owned SME. 

Nellie's husband and three children have helped her build the business from the ground up.

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