Archer Daniels Midland Company announced today the expansion of its global oilseed processing capacity through the acquisition of two oilseeds processing facilities in India from Geepee Agri Private Limited.

The facilities, located in the cities of Kota and Akola, process rapeseed, soy and palm.

"This acquisition advances ADM's strategy to expand the size and global reach of our operations and increases our presence in the growing Indian market," said Brent Fenton, president, ADM Europe.

"ADM will integrate these operations into our global supply chain, strengthening our oilseeds processing activities in India and further enhancing ADM's leadership in global agricultural processing."

ADM has also established a new Indian headquarters office in Gurgaon, near New Delhi in the northern state of Haryana. This office will oversee ADM's operations in India and will manage sales, purchasing and administrative work in the country.