Scotcast - Can this 'tsar' fix our problem with food?
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Jayne Jones (pictured) is the first chief executive of the newly-created Scottish Food Commission.
We ask Scotland's 'food tsar' why she believes our food is so expensive and whether price caps proposed by First Minister John Swinney are the solution.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
Published on Friday, 12th June 2026.
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