Tourism & Dining Demand: Spain’s late-night dining debate is back after a New York Times piece questioned whether Spaniards are eating out later than before, using booking data to suggest 10pm reservations are shrinking. Local Hospitality & Food Culture: Malaga province lands four spots in TheFork’s “Summer Hits” best outdoor terraces list, spotlighting venues like El Cuartel del Mar (Chiclana) plus city options including El Taller de Larios 10, Lola/Sonora Sky Bites, and El Lago (Marbella). Food Safety & Packaging Industry: The European Commission approved the Caiba–Nosoplas merger under shared control, creating a Spain-focused PET preforms/containers and recycled PET resin player—relevant for beverage and food packaging supply chains. Beverage Trade: Qantima Group will exclusively distribute Japan’s Mars Whisky in Spain from September 1, adding single malts and blended whiskies to its luxury hospitality portfolio. Spirits Market Watch: Brown-Forman reported Q1 sales down 1% as Tequila weakness weighed on fiscal 2027 performance, with Herradura and El Jimador volume/price pressures. Travel Tech & Consumer Impact: United Airlines is testing pre-ordering food and essentials for gate pickup, a model that could shape how airlines sell meals and snacks.