One of the strongest trends in consumer tastes is healthier options to beers. The Karmichael estate currently has significant fruit blocks within its boundaries, but have traditional been sold to a local dried fruit producer rather than used for other purposes. Darien, Alby and Graces nephew, has been experimenting with cider blends including the traditional apple and pear, but also stone fruits which grow abundantly on the property. Alby and Grace are looking into options for an expansion into the cider ranges, led by Darien, called Cider Man.

1. Identify the information needed to assist in the decision-making in one aspect of this scenario, for example, equipment.

2. Identify sources for this information that is, where would the information be found

3. Write a short report (100 words) identifying why Alby, Grace and Darien, should or should not explore the development of Cider Man.