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D.C. council to approve new contract with Chartwells after lawsuit

 Jun. 29, 2015

Although the foodservice provider recently agreed to pay $19 million to settle a lawsuit alleging mismanagement and fraudulent conduct, the D.C. council may approve a new contract for the upcoming school year.

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Dining services uncertain for troubled Virginia college

 Jun. 25, 2015

Anticipated Sweet Briar College president Phillip Stone says he’s not sure whether provider Aramark will return to the struggling school, but hopes to have food for students.

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State prisons agency sticks with Aramark

Jun. 25, 2015

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections is renewing its foodservice contract with Aramark, despite an employee union counter-proposal to privatize.

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Pennsylvania district lays off 30 cafeteria workers

Jun. 24, 2015

Daniel Boone School District laid off 30 cafeteria workers, opting to go with foodservice provider Nutrition Group, which says it will hire most of the workers back.

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Univ. of Michigan fires catering company due to contract violation

Jun. 24, 2015

The University of Michigan recently cut ties with Opus One Catering, which had provided food for the university’s North Campus Research Complex cafeteria, catered lunches and other catering-specific events.

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Aramark awarded Yosemite concession for $2 billion

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 18, 2015

Under the new 15-year contract, the foodservice provider will manage Yosemite’s hospitality programs, which include food and beverage, lodging, retail, and recreational and transportation services.

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Board members: NSLP calories not adequate for student athletes

Jun. 18, 2015

A district is considering opting out of the National School Lunch Program due to costs and worries that the calories aren’t enough for student athletes.

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UW-L changing foodservice provider for 2nd time in 3 years

Jun. 17, 2015

Nearly all laid-off Sodexo employees were re-hired by Chartwells, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s new provider, saving the school about $500,000.

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UVM signs new dining contract with Sodexo

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 15, 2015

The University of Vermont has signed a five-year dining services contract with Sodexo, which it says will better respond to student dining preferences.

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WVU brings Energy Express to rural and low-income children

Jun. 12, 2015

The Energy Express is a five to six-week summer reading and nutrition program, providing children with two healthy, family-style meals a day and more than three hours of daily reading and learning.

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