Members of dairy co-operative appointed as directors

WALES’ oldest and largest farmer owned dairy co-operative South Caernarfon Creameries has appointed two member farmers to its board of directors for a three-year term.

Osian Williams, who farms with his family in Llannefydd, Denbigh, has been a member of the awardwinning co-operative since 2006. Malcolm Davies farms with his family in Dinas on the Llyn Peninsula.

Mr Williams said: “South Caernarfon Creameries stands in a very positive position for the future due to the hard work and commitment of its staff. The investment the cooperative has made provides us with a strong platform for existing and future business.

“There is great potential for the co-operative to further extend business and undertake additional supply contracts and continue to grow and develop its quality sales book.

“We are honoured to have been elected and able to represent the current membership.

“South Caernarfon Creameries is a forward-thinking business that works closely with its members to safeguard our future and deliver allimportant growth and sustainability for member farmers and the Creamery alike.”

Alan Wyn-Jones, managing director at South Caernarfon Creameries, added: “It is vital that our member farmers have a voice in the running of the creamery and our directors are a conduit for key decision making.”

At the AGM, South Caernarfon Creameries announced record profits for the period to March 2017, an operative profit of nearly £3m (9%) on sales of £33.1m was achieved compared to a profit of £389,000 (1.2%) on sales of £31.7m in 2016.