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BASF | Nunhems to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., strengthening its leading position in India’s vegetable seed market
Solidaridad and BASF launch Climate-Resilient Agriculture Initiative to support small-scale farmers in Ethiopia
BASF | Nunhems to invest in a new R&D center in Almería, Spain
BASF’s vegetable seeds business is set to break ground on a cutting-edge research and development center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain.
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BASF to divest its optical brightening agent business to Catexel
BASF and Catexel have signed an agreement on the sale of BASF’s optical brightening agent business. Optical brightening agents are ingredients in laundry detergent formulations. The business is currently part of BASF’s Care Chemicals division.
BASF Research Press Briefing 2025: How innovations drive BASF’s success
“Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength to develop competitive solutions that differentiate us as a company in our markets and give us a competitive edge,” said Dr. Stephan Kothrade, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF and Chief Technology Officer, at the company’s Research Press Briefing held today. To achieve this, BASF implemented its “Winning Ways” strategy about a year ago with the clear goal of becoming the preferred chemical company to enable its customers’ green transformation. “Our ambition extends beyond making BASF green. We aim to inspire customers to choose BASF as their trusted partner for their future success,” Kothrade said.
Nobel Prize for MOFs: Nanostructures enable large-scale extraction of carbon dioxide from the air
BASF produces metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for CO₂ capture on an industrial scale. These nanostructures can absorb large quantities of molecules on their surface. For the development of these MOF structures, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm will award this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry on December 10, 2025.