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Under the Nunhems brand, BASF offers expert advice and high-quality seed varieties of ~25 vegetable crops. With more than 2,000 employees, we are present in all major vegetable production areas around the globe. We are dedicated to producing market-oriented varieties and seed products, and more than just that. We are oriented towards customers, and towards sharing value-added genetics, services and expertise to help them succeed. »more
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BASF closes acquisition of vegetable seeds business from Bayer
Today, BASF closed the acquisition of Bayer’s global vegetable seeds business, mainly operating under the brand Nunhems®. The transaction adds a well-recognized brand with a very successful business track record to BASF’s portfolio. The acquired vegetable seeds business comprises 24 crops and about 2,600 varieties. It also includes well-established, strong R&D and breeding systems with over 100 unique breeding programs in more than 15 crops. »more
New race of Bremia in lettuce, Bl: 34EU and Bl:35EU identified and nominated in Europe
The International Bremia Evaluation Board (IBEB) has evaluated all Bremia races found in 2016 and 2017. Once again many outbreaks of Bremia were caused by new Bremia races with only local importance. However, two new races are spread in most European counties. IBEB-EU decided to denominate these isolates as the new races Bl:34EU and Bl:35EU. »more
Success formula of Nunhems® to satisfy the melon and watermelon market
Research into buying habits enables innovation with new options aimed at increasing consumer loyalty
La Palma (Cartagena) Spain. For another year, the watermelon and melon teams of Nunhems®’ have shown the benefits of working with a customer-centred approach. Since June 27 and until July 4, the experimental station at La Palma, Cartagena, has been holding the fourth edition of the Melon & Watermelon Business Event for Experts, the world’s best showcase to display the enormous capacity for innovation Nunhems® applies, showing producers and distributors in the field a selection of new developments in which the main argument is flavour. »more
