Food & Drink: Creature Comforts launched “Sapelo Aperitivo,” a spritz-ready citrus liqueur created with a Saltwater Geechee nonprofit to boost demand for Sapelo Island’s rare sour orange crop. Retail & Consumer Tech: EUIPO says 72% of Europeans value product design, and 73% would pay more for better-designed items—design is especially influential in furniture and fashion. AI in Public Services: Global AI Cities 2026 brought Madrid and other city leaders together to discuss how AI can improve local services while keeping tech use responsible. Travel & Consumer Impact: Spain’s renewables push is credited with lowering electricity bills, while separate coverage flags a “passport rule” trip-up for a UK tourist heading to Spain. Energy & Infrastructure: Prevalon and AESC signed a multi-year supply deal supporting up to 10 GWh of battery storage deployments, tied to utility and data center demand. Travel Retail: ETRC re-elected Nigel Keal as president in Madrid, signaling continued focus on duty free and travel retail growth. Consumer Safety/Health: Spain broadened a listeria alert over Carrefour salmon. Local News: A gas explosion in a Malaga village restaurant left eight with minor injuries and prompted an ongoing investigation.