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White House looks to expand overtime pay

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2015

A proposal aired this week in sketchy detail by President Obama would extend eligibility to managers paid less than $50,440.

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Sysco ends attempt to merge with US Foods

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2015

The 18-month struggle to create a super-distributor is over, to the tune of $312.5 million in break-up fees.

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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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No change, literally, in new cafeteria payment policy

Jun. 26, 2015

A new cafeteria payment system means students and parents will be able to pay for meals online, but it also means no change back when paying with cash.

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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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'Smart Snacks' regulations cost district nearly $200,000

Jun. 23, 2015

A school district in Fairbanks, Alaska, is dealing with a $192,000 loss in revenue stemming from healthy snacks regulations on top of a proposed $100,000 budget cut.

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Pennsylvania school district to scan students’ thumbprints for lunch

Jun. 22, 2015

The program requires students to scan their thumbprints so that the government can track their purchases.

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Keeping college students’ dollars on campus

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 19, 2015

A new study shows C&U foodservices are facing increased competition from off-premise choices, particularly fast-casual restaurants. But there are defenses.

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