date:Dec 12, 2013
UK-based Dairy Crest has commenced consultation with employees and representatives over the proposed closure of its Proper Welsh Milk dairy in Whitland, Carmarthenshire.
The plant was days from closure when the company gained its control in March this year to maintain production and employment and develop new products at the site, which currently employs 31 people.
The site witnessed a drop in production volumes and required huge investments to comply with the company's standards, making it im