South Caernarfon Creameries set for three year expansion

South Caernarfon Creameries has announced a £14.4 million investment to increase cheese production by 50% and create 30 more jobs over the next three years.

The investment - which includes a £5 million grant from the Welsh Government Food Business Investment Scheme - is projected to increase the demand for Welsh milk from 130 million to over 200 million litres per year.

The announcement follows on from the first phase of investment totalling £11.5 million in 2016 to expand its cheese production and packing facilities.

This additional funding will be used for new facilities for milk reception, cheese production and packing lines and whey processing, as well as improving its environmental and energy performance.

The dairy co-operative was set up 80 years ago and currently has 134 members across North and Mid Wales.