The story of Dragon dates back to 1938 when John Owen Roberts had a vision to see dairy farmers working together to enable them to market their own milk.
The site for the Creamery was carefully chosen. Rhydygwystl was selected due to its convenient location, being on the border between Llŷn and Eifionydd and these two areas of North West Wales were and still are renowned for their grass growing capabilities due to enjoying mild drifts from the gulf streams of the Atlantic.
During World War II, each day milk packed into churns was exported by rail from nearby Chwilog directly to the cities of North West England. This business provided a much needed boost to the Creamery who passed on the extra profits this generated as bonuses for their members.
Milk production reached a record high and it was decided in the late 1950’s that cheese would be a good option for the surplus milk.
The site began production in 1959 creating the brand ‘Caws Llŷn’. This proved to be a popular brand which is still recognised locally today.
In 2004 the creamery rebranded their cheddar range launching todays well-known 'Dragon' brand.
Our Handcrafted range (L-R Cavern Slate Aged Cheddar, Lightly Smoked Mature Cheddar, Anglesey Sea Salt Mature Cheddar and Cavern Slate Aged Cheddar with Penderyn Whisky).