Bunge to process BASF’s InVigor Gold hybrid canola
The arrangement will initially use Bunge‘s oilseed-processing capabilities as BASF prepares to launch InVigor Gold in the US in 2027.
USA – Bunge has entered a strategic commercial partnership with chemical and agricultural solutions company BASF to crush and process BASF’s new InVigor Gold hybrid canola seed.
The agreement establishes a critical commercial supply chain pathway ahead of the product’s targeted United States rollout in 2027, unlocking new production opportunities for farmers across arid and challenging environments.
InVigor Gold is a canola-quality (Brassica juncea) hybrid specifically bred to thrive in hotter, drier regions and soils with lower organic matter, where traditional black-seeded canola (Brassica napus) often faces yield constraints.
Affirmed by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) as meeting full canola-quality standards, the harvest can be processed standalone or directly co-mingled with conventional canola varieties without disrupting existing crush operations.
Bunge plans to initiate crushing operations for the novel seed at its processing plant located in Warden, Washington.
According to leadership from both corporations, the agreement creates a vital commercial link between agricultural innovation and farm-gate market access.
By leveraging Bunge’s extensive North American oilseed processing infrastructure, the alliance gives growers the operational confidence needed to adopt new crop genetics and expand their crop rotation strategies.
BASF introduced InVigor Gold to growers in 2025 as a new approach to unlocking the genetic potential of canola-quality Brassica juncea.
In June 2026, the company announced InVigor Gold L322, the first hybrid in the portfolio. Initial commercial availability is planned for growers in Montana, North Dakota and Washington beginning in 2027, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
The BASF–Bunge arrangement builds on broader industry efforts to diversify oilseed supply and strengthen feedstock options for food, feed and fuel markets.
Bunge has recently highlighted flexibility in its crushing assets, including projects designed to process novel seeds alongside conventional oilseeds, reflecting growing demand for differentiated crops and lower-carbon feedstocks.
At the same time, BASF has been expanding its canola breeding and innovation footprint, including a multi-million-euro investment to upgrade its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation in Saskatoon, Canada, underscoring its long-term commitment to canola genetics.
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