Seeka Limited announced that it will build and commission a new kiwifruit MAF RODA packing machine in the KKP packhouse situated at Maketu Corner Te Puke, replacing an existing 25 year old 10 lane machine a new 8 lane machine including camera grading and packing automation. the company expects the MAF RODA to deliver significant production efficiencies and a commensurate increase in total trays packed. Minimal modifications will be made to the KKP building other than the construction of additional curing canopy. The project is expected to be commissioned in time for the 2022 harvest. An additional 650,000 static trays of cool storage will be constructed at the adjacent Transcool site by demolishing a smaller old cool store. The new store includes additional pre-cooling capacity to handle the increased production and will be a high efficiency store with 5 high pallet racking, high air movement and automation.