There was hope this week that a buyer could be found for the Torrylinn Creamery, which is up for sale.
A number of discussions with interested parties have already taken place and at least one potential investor is in talks with owners First Milk, the Banner was told.
The owners announced last month that the Kilmory creamery, which first opened in 1946, was for sale, putting the jobs of the six employees at risk, as well as threatening the main supply outlet for two Arran dairy farms. The Campbeltown Creamery is also up for sale.