date:Aug 16, 2012
eking potential buyers, as well as considering all options for the future of the plant.
Loss of 1,700 jobs
The Scottish government set up a task-force in June after owner Vion UK announced a 90-day consultation on plans to close the Halls plant with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
Halls makes a wide range of products including sausages, haggis and black puddings.
The task-force which included: USDAW, West Lothian Council, the MP and MSP for the area, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development Intern