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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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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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School going with ‘scatter serve’ system

Jun. 29, 2015

A newly renovated high school cafeteria will operate on a “scatter serve” system, much like that of a food court, to provide more menu variety and expedited service.

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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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Students create salt ‘black market’ in cafeterias

Jun. 26, 2015

An Indiana school administrator told a House subcommittee that, following the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, students have been caught selling salt, pepper and sugar in school to add taste to cafeteria food.

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Lawmakers propose prison kitchen inspections after Aramark issues

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 26, 2015

Two Michigan representatives have introduced legislation that would require prison kitchens be inspected by the local county health department, after continued issues with Aramark, who operates the state’s prison foodservice.

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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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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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New chef to spice things up at UVMC

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 25, 2015

Chef Austin Gran plans to bring full flavors and healthy food to the Ukiah Valley Medical Center.

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Union accuses hospital of degraded sanitary conditions

Jun. 25, 2015

A California healthcare workers union member allegedly found maggots in a patient’s mouth, as well as in the cafeteria at Riverside County Hospital.

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