Wine & Harvest Watch: Jumilla’s DOP harvest has started early, with Syrah picking underway at Viñedos y Bodegas Asensio Carcelén and Bodegas Juan Gil beginning Moscatel Grano Menudo plucks to protect freshness for upcoming wines. Tourism Spend Boost (Costa del Sol): Foreign visitors on the Costa del Sol are spending more than ever, averaging €189 per person on-stay (+7.1%), with extra money flowing into restaurants, shops and leisure. Cruise Traffic (Malaga): Malaga is set for a busy August with 23 cruise calls and a strong UK lineup, expected to lift demand for local bars, restaurants and attractions. Hospitality Staffing Strain (Costa Cálida): Hotels and restaurants in Murcia say the summer staffing crisis is still biting, forcing more in-house training as vocational courses lag behind real needs. Cider Culture (Asturias): A spotlight on Asturias’ cider scene in Oviedo frames cider as a local ritual, not just a drink—anchoring the region’s food-and-drink identity. Cava & Industry Promotion: D.O. Cava will showcase its sustainability, traceability and “Cava de Guarda Superior” quality at TEXSOM 2026 in Texas. Food Safety/Health Note: A study on ERBB2-low gastric cancer suggests worse survival in unadjusted results, though ERBB2 status wasn’t independently linked after adjustments.