Timeline
The timeline below shows the key milestones of each solution. While these milestones are all assigned a year for starting and finishing, it is not a fixed timeline, and if some aspects take longer than others this will not affect the solutions too much. It may however delay the final solution, and therefore the benefits of each solution.
2015
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2015: Development and testing of bioresin. (4 years)
2018: Investigation of recycling properties and methods. Investigation of optimum bottle dimensions. (2 years)
2020: Bottling technology and methods created or modified. (2 years)
2021: Investigation of bottle thickness and strength. (2 years)
2023: Trial and production of new bottles. (2 years)
2015: Research iron compounds. (3 years)
2017: Finding ways to mass produce. (2 years)
2018: Factory Construction. (4 years)
2021: Advertising of product.Continuing indefinitely.
2022: Commencing production.
2015: Further research into optimal farm placement in Motueka area.
2016: Inform Craft breweries of the solution, and how it will be carried out over the 10 year time frame.
2016: Solution approval requested from New Zealand Hops Marketing Board, New Zealand Hops Limited and the New Zealand Government.
2016: Breweries apply for funding if required. Stockpiling of Research and Development funds for the purchasing of farm land. (4 years)
2020: Applications for hop farming permits and government approval. Acquisition of selected farm land by craft breweries.
(2 years)
2022: Infrastructure required to successfully farm hops including machinery and job advertisement for farm management and worker positions.
(2 years)
2024: Sow first batch of Nelson Sauvin seeds.
2025: Revenue generated through exportation. Further research into farm expansion recommended.
2016: Begin initial development. Fund contracting food technologists.
2017: Advertising campaign and release of basic range.
2018: Review sales of initial range. Begin development of expansion of product range.
2020: Release new products. Reflect on profits and benefits vs. costs.
2021: Begin to release best selling products internationally. Start in international stores and artisanal bakeries.
2022: Introduce a range of complimentary products such as dips.
2023: Review sales of full range and make necessary changes.
2025: Stable range of well selling products.