BASF closes acquisition of vegetable seeds business from Bayer
(WorldNews Germany)

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. The addition of the vegetable...