OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam Wins Gold at Salon du Végétal 2026 Innovation Awards
Angers, France, July 2026 – Smithers-Oasis France is proud to announce that OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam has been awarded the Gold Laureate Prize in the "Products and Services for the Use and Marketing of Plants" category at the prestigious INNOVERT Innovation Awards, held as part of Salon du Végétal 2026 in Angers, France.
Taking place from 15-17 September 2026, Salon du Végétal is one of France's leading horticultural trade events, bringing together growers, nurseries, retailers, landscapers and industry professionals to showcase innovations and drive the future of a more sustainable plant sector.
The INNOVERT Awards celebrate the most impactful innovations across four categories:
- Varietal Innovation
- Commercial Plant Novelty
- Products and Services for the Use and Marketing of Plants
- Products, Services and Equipment for Landscaping
Among 14 shortlisted innovations in its category, OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam was selected by an expert industry jury as the Gold Laureate Winner, recognizing its contribution to advancing sustainable floral design.
A New Generation of Floral Foam
OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam represents a significant step forward for the floral industry, combining the trusted performance associated with the OASIS® brand with a more sustainable, plant-based formulation.
Key features include:
- More than 80% plant-based, renewable raw materials
- 56% lower carbon footprint compared with traditional OASIS® Floral Foams
- 4-star TÜV Austria certification for bio-based content, the organization's highest rating
- Free from dyes and colourants
"This award is a tremendous recognition of our commitment to innovation and sustainability," said Smithers-Oasis France. "OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam marks the beginning of a new chapter in floral design, offering florists and floral professionals a renewable, high-performance solution that supports the industry's environmental ambitions."
Join Us at the Awards Ceremony
Smithers-Oasis France invites visitors, customers and industry partners to attend the official awards presentation on Wednesday 16 September at 12:00 p.m. at the Parc des Expositions d'Angers during Salon du Végétal 2026.
The recognition highlights Smithers-Oasis France's ongoing leadership in developing innovative products that help floral professionals create beautiful designs while reducing environmental impact.
Award Ceremony
Salon du Végétal 2026, Parc des Expositions d'Angers
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
12:00 p.m.
