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Controversial food price caps 'cannot come at the expense of farmers', Swinney says

The SNP leader said price caps on bread, milk and cheese should keep consumers’ bills down without squeezing farmers and producers.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
The First Minister pledged that the Scottish Government would continue to engage with producers about the policy.

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Farmers will be protected under essential food price cap, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has pledged to protect farmers as he develops legislation for a price cap on staple foods as he acknowledged the “controversy and debate” over the issue ...

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Controversial food price caps 'cannot come at the expense of farmers', Swinney says

The First Minister pledged that the Scottish Government would continue to engage with producers about the policy.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Swinney: Farmers will be protected as food price cap is brought in

It comes as the First Minister announced a new task force to ensure locally produced food is used in schools and hospitals

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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