Zhongpin, Inc. is a U.S. publicly traded meat and food processing company that specializes in pork and pork products, and vegetable and fruits in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). The Company is developing a nationally recognized high quality brand for meats and food products that encompasses a meaningful part of the everyday Chinese meals. Zhongpin's products include bacon and sausage for breakfast, sandwich meats for lunch, and fresh or chilled pork for dinner. The company's philosophy is to embrace the modern Chinese culture by being a positive part of everyday meals which bring happiness for today and for future generations. Zhongpin's also exports its products to the European Union, Eastern Europe, Russia, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. In 2005, Zhongpin was ranked the sixth largest producer in the national meat industry in terms of revenue. In 2006, Zhongpin was honored for its contribution to the local economic development of secondary cities and small towns as the "Top 100 Strongest Township Enterprises". In 2006, Zhongpin received awards from the China Food Industry Association and China Electronic Commerce Association for its distribution system and cold-chain system. In 2007, Zhongpin was awarded "China Top Brand" by General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ) on behalf of Chinese Central Government for the Company's low temperature prepared pork and fresh pork products.