A number of jobs could be saved at the Young's Seafood plants in Fraserburgh and Grantown on Spey following a revised restructure plan.
Last month Young's announced plans that it said could lead to the closure of the two processing sites and the loss of over 900 jobs.
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The company said it is now considering maintaining production on a reduced scale at Fraserburgh and is seeking a buyer for Grantown on Spey.
A revised option will now see the Fraserburgh factory remain open but downsize to around 250 permanent staff – around half the current number – with no redundancies before 2016. A spokesperson for Young's did not comment when questioned on what had prompted the revision to the original plan.
In a statement, Peter Ward, CEO of Young’s Seafood, added: "The company is committed to constructive engagement with all stakeholders in a transparent way to explore all and every option to retain as many jobs as is feasible. I would like to thank all of the stakeholders present for their commitment and also recognise the on-going commitment of the workforce in these difficult circumstances."
Scottish business minister Fergus Ewing said the revised plan was "a significant and welcome move".
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By GlobalDataHe said: "Young’s have engaged closely with the Scottish government and public sector partners. They have demonstrated a willingness to listen and recognise the value of retaining many of their dedicated workers in Scotland."
