Welcome to Hāpi Research

Hāpi is a new industry lead hop breeding and market development programme to drive New Zealand craft beer and hop growth. Hāpi is creating new grower business models, working to open new areas to hop growing, breeding new unique New Zealand premium hops, and providing access and market support to New Zealand craft brewers, and hop growers.

Our Vision

We are working to develop the New Zealand hop industry as a significant and direct supplier of premium hops to the best craft brewers in the world. We also working to help New Zealand craft brewers create sustainable points of difference and help with access to attractive new markets.

Objective

Hāpi will achieve this vision by creating new grower business models, opening new regional areas to hop growing, breeding uniquely New Zealand premium hops, developing precision agriculture practices for hops, and providing novel contracting and market access to New Zealand craft brewers and hop producers.