PHT Investment Group Launches PHT Growth Fund to Revolutionize Post-Harvest Infrastructure

GREENWICH, CT / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2024 / PHT Investment Group has launched the PHT Growth Fund LP, an investment platform focused on transforming the post-harvest infrastructure sector. With aims to reduce food wastage, this new fund will make strategic acquisitions in temperature-controlled food supply chains, enhancing the journey of fresh produce from field to table.

Founder and CEO Jim White, PhD, emphasized the critical need for innovation in the sector. "Over a trillion dollars of food is wasted globally each year," White stated. The fund targets cold storage infrastructure and critical logistics to boost productivity, shelf life, and nutritional value while reducing waste.

White detailed the challenges facing the industry, including outdated infrastructure and improper handling of fresh produce. The PHT Growth Fund aims to address these issues through diversified investments in pre-cooling, cold storage, and technology.

Tracing its operational roots to 1936, the company plans to harness its deep sector expertise to implement substantial changes. White stressed the fund's potential to generate long-term value for investors and stakeholders while prioritizing sustainability and community service.