News Releases

BASF’s Personal Care business is unveiling its “Beyond Beauty: Renewed Authenticity” campaign at the 2026 New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day, taking place May 19-20, 2026, at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year’s theme reflects a growing consumer demand for products that deliver real results through transparent innovation, credible science, and personalized care.

BASF and Nutrien Ltd.^® announced today a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use. Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with growers to optimize yield potential using practical, on-farm sustainability practices.

BASF is inviting Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers to apply for the 2026 BASF North American Research Forum. The Forum offers a unique opportunity for early-career scientists and engineers with postgraduate academic experience in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biosciences, material science or polymer science to gain insight into the industry and learn more about research and development, engineering, technology, marketing and production.
 

BASF has introduced ELASTOSPRAY^® BMB, a biomass balance^[1] isocyanate developed for use with BASF spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems, delivering reduced embodied carbon while maintaining the same trusted performance, processing, and compliance as conventional BASF isocyanates.
 

Qualifying cotton farmers and their families gathered in Lubbock, Texas, on April 9 to celebrate FiberMax^® cotton yield achievements as part of BASF’s FiberMax One Ton Club™, a long-standing tradition now in its 21st year. The club recognizes cotton farmers who produce FiberMax cotton yields of one ton or more in a given year. In total, 42 farming operations made this year’s club following the 2025 growing season and were recognized at the annual banquet.