Zhongpin Inc. engages in the processing and distribution of meat and food products primarily in the People s Republic of China. It provides pork and pork products, such as chilled pork, frozen pork, hog by-products and variety meats, and prepared meats; and vegetable and fruit products, including asparagus, sweet corn, broccoli, mushrooms, lima beans, strawberries, and capsicums. Zhongpin Inc. sells its products under the Zhongpin brand name on wholesale basis to fast food companies, processing factories, school cafeterias, factory canteens, hotels, army bases, hospitals, and government departments, as well as directly to retail outlets, including supermarkets. The company also exports its products to Europe, Hong Kong, and other countries and regions in Asia. As of September 30, 2012, it operated 3,447 retail outlets in China. The company is headquartered in Changge City, the People s Republic of China.