Bunge to process new BASF canola for drier growing regions
Bunge Global has agreed with BASF to process its new InVigor Gold canola hybrid, developed from Brassica juncea. The crop is designed to perform in hotter, drier conditions and on soils with lower organic matter.
According to BASF, InVigor Gold meets canola quality standards and can be processed separately or co-mingled with traditional Brassica napus canola. Bunge’s Warden, Washington, facility will be the first processing site.
BASF introduced the first commercial hybrid in the portfolio, InVigor Gold L322, in 2026. Initial commercial availability for growers in Montana, North Dakota and Washington is planned for 2027.
BASF expects the new hybrid to help expand canola acreage in regions with more challenging growing conditions. For farmers, it could provide another crop rotation option in areas facing moisture shortages.
Bunge said reliable processing and market access will be important for expanding canola production in North America. The cooperation with BASF is intended to create a clear route from farm production to commercial processing.
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