Post-Harvest Solutions

BASF New Business

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BASF New Business are looking for any “natural” based solution for application on fruit and vegetables that prolongs shelf-life, increases quality or marketability of produce or reduces cost significantly in existing processes for the future users along the fruit and vegetable value chain.

Application Deadline
January 31st, 2019
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Summary

Background

BNB – BASF’s New Business entity focuses on scouting, incubation and business build-up of innovative opportunities outside of BASF’s core businesses using their business acumen, networks, quick learning cycles and deep listening to their future customers.

Challenge

BASF New Business is looking for any “natural” based solution for application on fruit and vegetables that prolongs shelf-life, increases quality or marketability of produce or reduces cost significantly in existing processes for the future users along the fruit and vegetable value chain (growers, packers, shippers, retailers).

They are interested in solutions that have already a solid proof of concept and have already successfully passed early stage R&D. 

They are looking for innovative solutions that allow IP protection – “me-too” is not their target.

What’s in it for you?

BASF New Business are looking for collaborations with respect to business development (marketing & sales) of your proposed solution in potential target markets. 

If you have or are developing solutions, or if you have expertise in the above, please click "Apply" to submit your solution/expertise to the Network.