Marking three decades of its flagship brand Gemini, Cargill today opened the doors to its Kurkumbh plant in Maharashtra, offering stakeholders a closer look at its world-class manufacturing standards, stringent food safety protocols, and quality practices. The company also outlined its plans to strengthen its edible oils business in India through Gemini.
The visit was hosted by Dheeraj Talreja, Vice President & Managing Director, Cargill Food South Asia, who shared the company’s growth priorities and highlighted the strategic importance of the Maharashtra market, where Gemini is a market leader. Well-known Marathi actor Priya Bapat also joined the visit, along with select consumers, influencers, and media, sharing her perspective as a long-standing consumer of the brand.
Maharashtra remains a key market for Gemini, driven by a strong consumer base and high consumption of multiple edible oils, including sunflower, soybean, groundnut, and cottonseed. With one of the highest per capita GDPs in the country, the state serves as a critical market as well as a logistics backbone for Gemini’s diversified portfolio. Cargill has maintained a manufacturing presence in Kurkumbh since 2005, and today the plant employs over 500 people (full-time and contractual), engaged in refining and packaging the full range of Gemini oils.
“With a strong legacy of over 30 years, Gemini is known for its deep consumer trust and superior product quality. As we look ahead, the brand is evolving into a future-ready edible oils portfolio—rooted in India’s traditions while adapting to modern consumer needs through premiumization, digital engagement, and new-age distribution channels,” said Dheeraj Talreja during the plant tour.
