Post Harvest Technologies, Inc. Launches King City Cooling, LLC to Strengthen Fresh Produce Infrastructure in California's Salad Bowl

KING CITY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Harvest Technologies, Inc., today announced the official launch of King City Cooling, LLC, a state-of-the-art cold storage and cross-dock facility designed to modernize and expand fresh produce infrastructure in California's Salinas Valley, also known as the "Salad Bowl of the World."

King City Cooling, LLC was established to meet the increasing demand for modernized cold chain infrastructure that ensures efficiency, sustainability, and food safety from field to market. Strategically located in King City, the new company will serve growers, shippers, and retailers across the Salinas Valley by providing advanced pre-cooling, storage, and logistics solutions.

"King City Cooling represents the future of post-harvest infrastructure," said Jim White, PhD, Chairman, President & CEO of Post Harvest Technologies, Inc. "As the fresh produce industry continues to expand, the need for efficient, scalable, and sustainable cold storage solutions has never been greater. This facility demonstrates our commitment to building resilient supply chains that minimize waste, increase throughput, and support the growers and shippers who supply America."

The King City Cooling facility features:

• Advanced Cold Storage Capacity – Engineered to handle large-scale fresh produce volumes at multiple temperature ranges (34°F–55°F).
• Cross-Docking & Logistics Efficiency – Optimized for 53-foot refrigerated truck access with rapid loading/unloading capabilities.
• Sustainability & ESG Focus – Powered by on-site alternative energy microgrid, energy-efficient refrigeration systems, eco-friendly practices, and measures to reduce food waste at its core.
• Scalability & Redundancy – Built to adapt with industry growth and seasonal demands, ensuring operational reliability and customer confidence.

With this launch, PHT continues its mission of transforming the U.S. fresh produce supply chain. King City Cooling joins PHT's expanding network of facilities to close the infrastructure gap in critical produce corridors.

About Post Harvest Technologies, Inc.
Post Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a leading developer, owner, and operator of mission-critical infrastructure for the U.S. fresh produce industry. Headquartered in California's Salinas Valley, the company provides advanced pre-cooling, cold storage, and logistics solutions that help reduce food waste, increase efficiency, and ensure food safety across the supply chain. By combining industry expertise, cutting-edge refrigeration and logistics systems, and a strong commitment to sustainability, Post Harvest Technologies is transforming how fresh produce moves from the field to the consumer – delivering greater resilience, profitability, and impact for growers, shippers, and retailers alike.

Media Contact:
Jake Levison
Director of Business Development
PHT Investment Group, LLC
(203) 610-9399 | [email protected]

SOURCE Post Harvest Technologies, Inc