Key facts
- Enerseed will combine GDM's plant genetics, breeding, trait development and gene editing with Bunge's processing and market access.
- The venture targets an end-to-end chain from seed development to delivery of feedstocks to biofuel customers worldwide.
- Enerseed will be built around an open licensing model intended to widen access to advanced genetics and cultivation techniques.
- The companies said first seed development projects are expected to begin in select markets and may expand globally.
Bunge and plant genetics business GDM have created a joint venture called Enerseed to develop high-quality, novel oilseeds as feedstocks for the low-carbon renewable fuels market, according to a report published November 10, 2026.
Enerseed will combine GDM's expertise in plant genetics, breeding, research and development, trait development and gene editing with Bunge's global scale, processing capabilities and market access. The companies said the collaboration is designed to support an integrated, end-to-end global value chain, from seed development to delivery of feedstocks to biofuel customers worldwide.
The venture will focus on a portfolio of crops the companies say offer environmental benefits including improved soil health, reduced erosion, nitrogen fixation and lower water requirements. It is also intended to create additional cropping options, supporting diversification and helping growers generate revenue from fallow periods.
Enerseed will be built around an open licensing model designed to expand access to advanced genetics, cultivation techniques and end-use applications. The companies said the first seed development projects are expected to begin in select markets and may expand globally to other relevant markets as crops and commercial opportunities mature.