Last-minute talks between Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney and Netherlands-based Vion, which owns the West Lothian firm, were held in Eindhoven but there was no hint of any breakthrough, with the outcome of the consultation not expected until later this month.
The Scottish Government did not increase its £2 million bailout offer that the firm previously rejected, saying it would cost up to £100m to save the plant, but offered a logistical explanation of how it could be used. Following the July announcement of the company's plans to close its West Lothian processing plant, the Scottish Government has led the taskforce comprising West Lothian Council, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International, trades unions, the company and local elected representatives to explore options to secure a future for the plant.
