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Aramark Discontinues, Loses Prison Food Service Contracts

Loaded on Oct. 15, 2009 by David Reutter published in Prison Legal News October, 2009, page 36
Filed under: Food/Commissary (Private Prisons), Work, Prison Industries, Prison Labor, Prison Rebellion, Food. Locations: United Kingdom, Florida, Kentucky, Pennsylvania.
by David M. Reutter

The corporate philosophy of cutting corners to enhance profits is catching up with Aramark Correctional Services, causing the company to lose prison and jail food service contracts and putting other contracts in jeopardy. Aramark has discontinued its contract with Florida’s entire prison system, while the company …

 

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