China Xiangtai Food Co., Ltd. Enters into Joint Venture Framework Agreement to Expand into Hog Breeding Business

CHONGQING, China, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China Xiangtai Food Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: PLIN) (the "Company" or the "PLIN"), an emerging growth company primarily engaged in pork processing in China, today announced that the Company, through its primary operating subsidiary Chongqing Penglin Food Co., Ltd, has entered into a joint venture framework agreement (the "Agreement") with Chongqing Fengjie County Rural Ecological Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. ( "FEA"), a private enterprise specializing in hog breeding business.

Pursuant to the ten-year agreement, the Company and FEA have agreed to jointly establish a hog breeding farm, thus enabling the Company to secure its own supply chain. Ms. Zeshu Dai, Chairwoman and CEO of China Xiangtai Food, commented, "Our planned investment to expand into breeding business demonstrates our confidence in the pork market in China. The joint venture will leverage the Company's management experience and brand recognition as well as FEA's extensive hog breeding expertise to cater to the ever-growing demand for quality pork products in China."

Mr. Xiaohui Wu, the President and Director of China Xiangtai Food, added, "We look forward to the opportunity to further optimize the deployment of PLIN's production capacity while also increasing the quality of its offerings at fair and stable prices. With the establishment of this joint venture, the Company would be able to control the supply end of its products and proudly offer 'from farm to supermarket' service."

About China Xiangtai Food Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Chongqing, China, China Xiangtai Food Co., Ltd, is a food company primarily engaged in pork processing. The Company's operations span key sections of the pork processing value chain, including slaughtering, packing, distribution, and wholesale of a variety of fresh pork meat and parts. Primarily focused on pork products, the Company also offers other fresh and processed products, including beef, lamb and poultries. Through its core values, the Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and sustainability to provide high-quality, nutritious, and tasty food in a responsible manner through its portfolio of trusted brands. For more information, please visit http://ir.plinfood.com/.

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For more information, please contact:

Company Contact

Mr. Xiaohui Wu, President
China Xiangtai Food Co., Ltd.
Phone: +86-1860-117-0697
Email: [email protected] 

Investor Relations Contact

Ms. Tina Xiao, President
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Phone: +1-917-609-0333
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE China Xiangtai Food Co. Ltd.

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