Originally Posted by
tablet_eraser
Why, we asked, can't we buy local produce? It's more cost-effective, it's more nutritious, and it's better for the local economy.
Ooops... sorry, I'm confusing common-sense with contracts. Again.
The common sense and logic got bug
ed up some time in the 70s when there was a big scandal with (I think) mess staff somewhere making a mint out of some sculduggerous acts. After that, all food had to be bought through NAAFI. Ludicrous though.