Open-Source Logistics Push: An op-ed argues Transportation Management Systems (TMS) should be open source, saying the industry’s “institutional panic” shows how dependent freight forwarders are on proprietary vendors. Travel Demand Watch: Travelgate reports holiday bookings to Spain’s Balearics up 31.3% vs the same week in 2025, with couples leading and many trips booked 1–2 months ahead. Fintech Licensing: Revolut gets a new full banking licence after ECB friction, with France first and Italy expected in later phases. Food Safety Alert: Walmart shoppers are told to check Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter jars (lot LB028ACP04, UPC 194346207961, expiry Jan 28, 2027) after a salmonella recall tied to an Italy-made product. Heat Impact on Italian Seafood: A Po River Delta heatwave is killing clams and mussels, threatening ingredients for spaghetti alle vongole and spaghetti allo scoglio. Fashion & Tech for Consumers: Première Vision Paris returns Sept 1–3, spotlighting next-gen materials and tech shaping fashion production. Sports Health Testing: Biolyz expands saliva-testing for teams, with Italy among its clients.