Zhejiang Huatong Meat Products Co., Ltd. (002840.SZ) operates as an integrated meat processing company focused on pork production, slaughtering, and distribution. The company produces and sells fresh and frozen pork products, including pork carcasses, cuts such as ribs, bellies, and loins, as well as processed items like sausages, ham, and bacon under its Huatong brand; it also engages in pig breeding, feed production, and cold chain logistics services. Headquartered in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China, and founded in 1999, Huatong serves domestic markets primarily in eastern and southern China, with operations concentrated in the pork supply chain from farming to retail.
Huatong maintains pig farming operations with its own breeding bases and contracts with farmers for live hog supply, alongside meat processing facilities capable of high-volume slaughtering. Its product portfolio encompasses branded fresh meat series, quick-frozen products, and value-added ready-to-eat items distributed through supermarkets, wholesalers, and e-commerce channels. The company emphasizes food safety standards and traceability in its supply chain, targeting urban consumers and foodservice sectors in China.
In recent developments, Huatong expanded its production capacity through investments in new slaughtering and processing plants in 2024, enhancing its annual pork processing volume to over 2 million tons. The company formed strategic partnerships with leading feed suppliers and veterinary firms to bolster biosecurity measures amid African Swine Fever recovery efforts. Additionally, Huatong launched new product lines of low-fat, health-oriented pork items and pursued overseas market entry via exports to Southeast Asia in late 2024.