South Caernarfon Creameries ￡8.5m investment

摘要

South Caernarfon Creameries, Wales' oldest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, has announced plans for a new cheese production facility with an investment estimated at ￡8.5m.The new facility will be on the Creamery's site in Chwilog and will almost double production capability from 9,500 tonnes to 17,000 tonnes. Work started on the new build this Summer and is expected to be completed and operational by next Summer. The development will be phased. Phase 1 will cost ￡6m and increase production to 11,000 tonnes. Phase 2, costing ￡2.5m, will take production up to 17,000 tonnes. This second phase will be implemented as South Caernarfon's milk intake grows to support the additional capacity. The new production unit will be 'best-in-class', efficient and flexible and will support South Caernarfon Creameries' growth plans both with both existing and new customers. Current cheese production will not be affected by the new-build and the existing production unit will continue to be used until the new facility is fully operational.