FlowerTrials will bring together ornamental plant professionals from more than 90 countries from June 9-12, 2026, as 58 breeding companies showcase their latest innovations and future developments across three growing regions in the Netherlands and Germany.

The event offers attendees the opportunity to connect with horticultural professionals worldwide while discovering cutting-edge novelties in pot and bedding plants.

Participating companies by region:

Middle Region members:

ABZ Seeds, Agriom, AllPlant Young Plants, Benary, Brandkamp, De Zonnebloem Jonge Planten BV, Decock Plants BV, Dümmen

The International Fresh Produce Association is hosting the Breeder Showcase at the Floral Conference, taking place May 19-20, 2026, in Miami. The showcase will serve as a centerpiece of the event, bringing together breeders, growers, suppliers and retail floral buyers to explore the latest floral varieties shaping the future of the category.

The Floral Conference is IFPA's dedicated gathering for the global floral supply chain, bringing together breeders, growers, retailers, wholesalers and industry partners to share insights, discover new products and strengthen connections across the industry

As part of an ongoing strategic expansion, Oasis Grower Solutions is again demonstrating its commitment to providing customers in the global floriculture, CEA, nursery and AgBiotech markets with unparalleled service and support. The Smithers-Oasis division has added a new member to its team of territory sales managers, along with two newly created positions to support North American and global sales.

Smithers-Oasis Director of Global Grower Operations and Research Vijay Rapaka, who has a Ph.D., announced that horticulture-industry veteran Woody Lilly joined the Oasis Grower Solutions team as

Grodan, part of ROCKWOOL Group, announces the appointment of Eric Lekkerkerk as managing director, effective July 1, 2026.

Lekkerkerk joins Grodan from Klasmann-Deilmann, one of the world’s leading suppliers of horticultural growing media, where he currently serves as group commercial director and member of the board of directors.

With more than 25 years of experience in the horticulture and crop input sectors, Lekkerkerk brings a strong track record in international business development, commercial leadership and strategic growth. Throughout his career, he has worked in both large multinational

Continental Floral Greens, a family-owned grower of premium American-grown foliage and specialty cut floral, is pleased to announce the addition of two experienced sales professionals, Kate Dodde and Klair McDermott, to its mass market sales team, as well as the promotion of Lucia Narciso to wholesale sales manager.

These announcements reflect CFG’s continued investment in building an exceptional, experienced team to support its customers and drive growth across all channels.

“We’re announcing the future of our sales team and our belief in hiring and promoting the most talented individuals,”

Berg Hortimotive, part of the Royal Brinkman Group, has appointed Arie van Vliet as general manager effective April 1. With this appointment, the company ensures strong leadership and clear direction while further strengthening its focus on product development. Arie succeeds Bas Brinkman, who will continue to focus on the strategic development of the entire organization in his role as CEO of the Royal Brinkman Group.

Arie has been a trusted figure within Berg Hortimotive for many years. He knows the company inside out: its people, its customers and its products. He has witnessed the company’s