Integrated BASF offer showcased at Fruit Logistica

Nunhem, the Netherlands, February 7, 2025 - BASF’s Agricultural Solutions business presented it’s integrated offer at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5–7, 2025. The colleagues from Crop Protection, xarvio Digital Farming Solutions, BioSolutions and BASF | Nunhems, the group’s vegetable seeds company, demonstrated how their diverse expertise comes together to provide growers and partners along the value chain with a comprehensive product offering and services. 

“Our presence at Fruit Logistica illustrates our commitment to thinking holistically and connecting with all players in the food value chain to jointly turn opportunities into innovative solutions that ensure a responsible food supply,” said Johannes Weimer, Vice President Crop Systems Fruit & Vegetables. 

Innovative solutions for responsible food supply 

At the booth, BASF showcased a diverse range of mid-tech and high-tech tomato varieties resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), including Vitalion, a premium cherry tomato on the vine. “Our expanded portfolio reflects our dedication to providing growers with resilient varieties that not only meet market demands but also thrive in the face of climate challenges,” stated Maximilian Becker, Senior Vice President BASF | Nunhems. In 2025, BASF | Nunhems will offer over 30 resistant tomato varieties, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing effective solutions for the pressing challenges faced by the industry. 

In addition to tomato innovations, the booth featured Finstar, a sweet and crunchy lettuce grown on water with a long shelf life, Kikaya, a groundbreaking galia melon equipped with a ripeness indicator for optimal harvest timing, and Sunions, the revolutionary onion variety that eliminates tears. 

From a digital perspective, BASF announced the strategic global expansion of xarvio® FIELD MANAGER into horticulture, increasing the platform’s capabilities for optimizing the cultivation of selected fruits and vegetables. The phased platform expansion will begin in late 2025 with the addition of wine and table grapes in key markets including France, Italy, Spain, and Türkiye. From 2026, tomatoes and potatoes are expected to be included, broadening xarvio FIELD MANAGER’s reach to service growers in other countries. 

Connecting for Greater Value – at the booth and on stage 

At the Fresh Produce Forum, Gustavo Palerosi Carneiro, Senior Vice President for EMEA & CIS at BASF Agricultural Solutions, delivered an inspiring keynote emphasizing the company’s mission to build a sustainable future for agriculture. He highlighted the critical role of innovation, collaboration, and advanced technology in addressing the profound impacts of climate change on global food systems. 

BASF offers farmers key tools to tackle global challenges through: 

• Climate-Resilient Crops: Developing fruit and vegetable varieties that can withstand high temperatures, water shortages, and evolving diseases, ensuring robust food production in extreme climates. 
• Innovative Crop Protection: Promoting integrated pest management with sustainable solutions like Axalion® Active, Revysol® Active and biologicals such as Serifel® and Velifer®, while minimizing environmental impact. 
• Integrated Ecosystems: Utilizing the xarvio® digital farming platform to provide data-driven tools that help farmers optimize yields and enhance environmental sustainability.