RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, and ST. LOUIS, MO – Sept. 22, 2026 – BASF and Bunge today announced that Bunge will process InVigor Gold™ canola seed, BASF’s breakthrough canola-quality Brassica juncea hybrid. This represents a key step toward commercialization as BASF prepares for the U.S. launch in 2027.
Designed to perform in hotter, drier environments and lower-organic-matter soils, InVigor Gold canola grain meets canola-quality standards as affirmed by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) and can be delivered directly or co-mingled with traditional black-seed canola (Brassica napus) for processing.
“Working with an industry leader like Bunge is an important step as we prepare to bring InVigor Gold to farmers doing the
Biggest Job on Earth,” said Hugo Borsari, Vice President of Business Management for Seeds North America, BASF Agricultural Solutions. “InVigor Gold canola is designed to unlock new canola acres in more challenging growing environments, giving farmers another option to consider in their rotations.”
BASF introduced growers to InVigor Gold canola seed in 2025 as an innovation designed to unlock the genetic potential of canola-quality Brassica juncea. In June of this year, BASF announced InVigor Gold L322, the first hybrid in the portfolio, with initial commercial availability planned for growers in Montana, North Dakota and Washington beginning in 2027.
“We’re excited to work with BASF to support the introduction of InVigor Gold to our customers,” said Mark Riou, Bunge’s Sr. Director, Canola Trading – North America. "As canola production expands, establishing reliable processing and market access is essential for grower confidence and long-term success. By leveraging our oilseed processing capabilities, beginning with our Warden, Washington facility, we can help create a clear pathway from farm to market while supporting the continued growth and evolution of the North American canola industry."
For more information about InVigor Gold canola seed, contact your local BASF representative or visit
InVigor Gold.
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About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division
Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please agriculture.basf.us or our social media channels.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 13,300 employees in North America and had sales of $18.1 billion in 2025. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
About Bunge
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland, and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
