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Chilean supermarkets adjust hours for New Year's
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Supermarket chains including Santa Isabel, Jumbo, Unimarc, Tottus, and Líder have announced early closures on December 31, 2025, and will remain closed on January 1, 2026, due to the irrenunciable holiday.
Executive chef George Dyer highlights a frequent error in selecting pasta, favoring dried over fresh for hearty dishes. He recommends the De Cecco brand from UK supermarkets for its quality. Dyer also provides a simple homemade pasta recipe for superior results.
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Argentina's textile sector and supermarkets reported a significant sales drop in January, blamed on economic factors like inflation and high costs. Guillermo Fasano, president of the Mar del Plata Textile Chamber, and Fernando Savore, a Buenos Aires supermarkets representative, highlighted weakened consumption despite summer seasonality. Both warned of the impact on workers' pockets and the need for reforms.