December 20, 2007

Zhongpin doubles production for prepared meat products

China's leading meat processor Zhongpin Incs said by September 2008, it aims to double its annual production capacity by additional 28,000 tonnes or 114 percent over its current capacity of 25,200 tonnes, bringing its total capacity to 54,000 tonnes.

The capacity will be added to company's main production facility, Zhongpin Industrial Park, which is located in Changge City, Henan Province. The US$13.2 million expansion will increase production volume of 80 tonnes per working day, or approximately 28,800 tonnes on an annual basis, and will be equipped with automated state-of- the-art technology for efficient processing. Zhongpin's prepared meat products include a variety of popular sausages, meatballs and hams.