Zhongpin's Director Min Chen to Step Down to Take New Position

Zhongpin Inc. HOGS announced that Mr. Min Chen, an independent director of the company, informed the company's Board of Directors that, in order to pursue other projects and interests, he intends to retire from the Board and not seek re-election when his term expires at the company's upcoming 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is scheduled for June 15, 2011. Mr. Chen has been a member of the Board since October 2007. Mr. Chen is currently a member of the audit committee and compensation committee of the Board and the chairman of the nominating committee of the Board. Effective from the date of the company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Mr. Chen will no longer serve on these committees. Mr. Chen's decision not to seek re-election is not due to any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies, or practices.