South Caernarfon Creameries expands

Wales’ oldest and largest dairy co-operative is expanding its cheese production facilities and helping to fund the development costs with a £1 million loan from the Wales Capital Growth Fund managed by Finance Wales.

South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) first started operating at the site near Pwllheli in 1937 and will use the funding to modernise its production facilities and increase its first phase capacity from 9,500 to 11,500 tonnes a year.

Alan Jones, South Caernarfon Creameries’ managing director says, “We reviewed our business model in 2010 and decided to focus on the development of our core products of Welsh cheese and butter. Our Dragon branded cheese is the leading Welsh brand and is available in most UK supermarkets. This investment to develop our facilities is required to further grow the brand as well as to enable us to develop other market opportunities.

“This funding package supports our expansion plans. Finance Wales’ loan will help fund the initial development phase. The new development will provide us with a very efficient and flexible production facility which will further support our long-term growth plan.”