He said Vion had made a "fundamental mistake" with the size and scale of Hall's of Broxburn.

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Nigel Miller, president of NFU Scotland, said he hoped Vion UK's sites could be sold as successful going concerns, protecting jobs and production.

BBC: Vion NV food producer to sell UK businesses

He insisted that was a question for owners Vion.

BBC: Workers in a meat factory

But he told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland on Tuesday that Vion's latest announcement was "different" to the closure of Hall's of Broxburn.

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On Wednesday, Vion hit back at the claims and said Mr Green had all the help he needed - but the offer was not good enough.

BBC: Halls plant