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Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

June 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance The 2026 Portugal Invitational will bring together some of golf’s most respected names and provide a glimpse into the future of how great courses will be maintained. Kress has been named an Official Partner of the tournament, the first PGA Tour Champions event in […]

New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer

June 26, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the Good Food Show Summer, which will be renamed as the Good Food Festival, are moving to the breathtaking 4,500-acre Packington Estate in Meriden, Warwickshire with the first Show taking place 17 – 20 June 2027. After an […]

Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

June 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer

June 26, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

June 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

The 2026 Portugal Invitational will bring together some of golf’s most respected names and provide a glimpse into the future of how great courses will be maintained. Kress has been named an Official Partner of the tournament, the first PGA Tour Champions event in Europe, taking place at The Els Club Vilamoura in the Algarve from July 27 to August 2, 2026.

Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

As part of the partnership, Kress autonomous mowing technology will be deployed at selected golf courses across Portugal, supporting a new approach to course maintenance that combines sustainability, operational efficiency, and exceptional playing conditions.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prestigious golf courses, Kress is helping define a new standard for course maintenance, combining autonomous operation with the consistency and precision demanded by elite venues.

As golf facilities across Europe pursue ambitious sustainability goals, many are looking for practical ways to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising course standards. By replacing diesel-powered mowing equipment with autonomous electric technology, golf courses can significantly reduce emissions, lower noise levels, and preserve the peaceful environment that defines the golfing experience.

Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

“Great courses are maintained by people. Technology simply gives them more time to focus on what matters most,” said Dario Alonso, CEO Kress South Europe. “The Portugal Invitational is the perfect stage to demonstrate that autonomy, sustainability, and exceptional course conditions can coexist.”

“We are proud to welcome Kress as an Official Partner of the Portugal Invitational,” said

Todd Rhinehart, Tournament Director.

“Their commitment to innovation and sustainability reflects our ambition to showcase not only world-class golf but also the future of the game and the facilities that support it.”

For more information, please visit https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

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New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer

June 26, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the Good Food Show Summer, which will be renamed as the Good Food Festival, are moving to the breathtaking 4,500-acre Packington Estate in Meriden, Warwickshire with the first Show taking place 17 – 20 June 2027.

New home for BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer

After an incredible 35-year legacy at the NEC Birmingham, these much-loved flagship events will relocate to Packington Estate, just five miles from the NEC, situated between Birmingham and Coventry. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the 18th century, Palladian hall, the Estate’s expansive landscape, historic gardens and curated grounds create an inspiring new canvas for the Shows to evolve, expand and flourish.

The move marks a landmark moment, with 2027 also marking the 60th anniversary of the BBC Gardeners’ World brand.

Rachel Poletti-Gadd, Portfolio Director at Immediate Live, organisers of BBC Gardeners’ World Live, said: “Our move to the Packington Estate coincides with celebrations marking 60 remarkable years of BBC Gardeners’ World. It’s been a privilege to nurture and grow BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the Good Food Show Summer into an exceptional event with the NEC team and the millions of visitors that have joined us. Our mission is to continue to develop the shows for Gardening and Food enthusiasts. Gardening favourites like the Show Gardens, Floral Marquees, Plant Villages, Beautiful Borders and the main theatre will be coming with us, as well as foodie Favourites such as the Big Kitchen, Tasting Workshops, Producers Villages and many more exciting new highlights in the Good Food Festival too.

Packington Hall is the ancestral seat of the Earl and Countess of Aylesford and is home to Lord and Lady Guernsey and their young family. The Estate features ‘Capability’ Brown designed pleasure grounds with a picturesque serpentine lake, a rich variety of trees, and a 1762 Japanese Bridge. There are mixed herbaceous borders, a wildflower meadow and rose garden, and a lovingly restored walled garden which will be brought to life through special guided tours during the June event.

Georgie Guernsey said: “At Packington we have been growing food and managing nature for many generations. The Estate is defined by its heritage and guided by our evolving vision to honour the historical landscape while embracing the future’s potential. Packington’s long-term vision is shaped by four core pillars: stewardship, sustainability, connectivity, and wellness. Together they guide the Estate’s purpose and commitment to the land, its people, its heritage and its future.

“To know that Gardeners’ World and the Good Food Show are coming to Packington goes far beyond a dream come true. For us, it marks the beginning of a partnership that reflects so much of what we care about: food, gardening, community, wellbeing and a connection to the land.”

Early bird tickets

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the Good Food Festival will take place at the Packington Estate, Meriden, near Coventry, Warwickshire from 17-20 June 2027. Early bird tickets are on sale now at www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/newdigs and include entry to both events.

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Kress and the Portugal Invitational showcase the future of course maintenance

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