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Extremely high production in data-driven cucumber greenhouse BASF 's Gravenzande
Nunhem, 26 September 2022 - On 16 November 2021, the first high-wire cucumber crop was planted in the data-driven greenhouse of BASF's vegetable seed business in 's Gravenzande. The greenhouse was equipped with about 340 umol LED lights from Signify. The second and third crops were planted on 2 March 2022 and 15 June 2022, respectively.
New race Peronospora Effusa (PE: 20) Nominated
Downy mildew, also known as Peronospora effusa, stands as a prevalent fungal infection for spinach growers.
BASF | Nunhems opens Tomato Experience Center in The Netherlands
Nunhem, The Netherlands, April 11, 2024 - Today BASF | Nunhems has officially opened its Tomato Experience Center in Kwintsheul, near The Hague. The greenhouse features over 150 ToBRFV- resistant varieties. It is complemented by modern meeting facilities to showcase the company’s ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties and exchange with customers on their needs, BASF’s innovations and trends in tomato breeding.
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BASF presents progress on “Winning Ways” strategy
One year after the announcement of its “Winning Ways” strategy, BASF today confirmed its 2028 financial targets and provided an update on its standalone and core businesses as part of a Capital Market Update in Antwerp, Belgium. “The last 12 months have shown that we are focusing on the right topics with our new strategy. We are making good progress in terms of execution, and we are confident in achieving our financial targets for 2028,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, during his keynote. “Our focus on portfolio steering, capital allocation and performance culture will position BASF well for future profitable growth.”
BASF completes the sale of its Brazilian decorative paints business to Sherwin-Williams
The sale of BASF’s Brazilian decorative paints business to Sherwin-Williams was completed on October 1, 2025, following the approval of the transaction by the relevant Brazilian competition authority at the end of August 2025. On a cash and debt-free basis, the purchase price amounted to $1.15 billion.
Joint News Release: BASF and Louis Dreyfus Company Complete Sale and Purchase Transaction for BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients Business
Illertissen, Germany, and Rotterdam, the Netherlands, September 30, 2025 – BASF and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced today the successful completion of the sale of BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients Business, previously part of BASF’s Nutrition & Health division, to Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), following approval by the relevant authorities