Zhongpin Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the processing and distribution of meat and food products primarily in the Peoples Republic of China. It offers pork and pork products, such as chilled pork, frozen pork, pig by-products and variety meats, and prepared meats; and fruits and vegetables, which include asparagus, sweet corn, broccoli, mushrooms, lima beans, strawberries, and capsicum. The company supplies its products to fast food companies, processing factories, school cafeterias, factory canteens, and army posts and national departments, as well as to retail outlets, including supermarkets. The company sells its products on wholesale and retail basis through a network of showcase stores, network stores, and supermarket counters. Zhongpin also exports its products to Europe, Russia, Hong Kong, Asia, and South Africa. As of December 31, 2009, it operated approximately 145 showcase stores; 1,012 network stores; and 2,048 supermarket counter locations. The company is headquartered in Changge City, the People's Republic of China.