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Zhongpin is a Chinese meat producer with a passion for pork. It sold nearly 400,000 tons of "the other white meat" last year. As more middle-class Chinese switch to buying frozen and processed food in supermarkets instead of fresh meat on street markets, Zhongpin has expanded its offerings to include bacon, breakfast sausages and sliced deli meats.

The company also works with local farmers to produce and distribute frozen fruits and vegetables. Three-year annualized revenues rose 70% on sales to Chinese supermarkets, school cafeterias, fast food chains and other customers.

--R.O.