Mêl Llŷn family run local Welsh honey business
Produced to high standards
Nestled in the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula, our journey began with Robert Davies, a passionate farmer rooted in a family legacy of agriculture. Growing up on a dairy farm on the Llŷn, Robert developed a deep love for the land, nurturing everything from tadpoles to chickens, tadpoles and everything in between. This early connection to farming ignited a lifelong passion for livestock and land management.
When Robert was a boy, his parents sold their cherished dairy farm. Recognising his unwavering love for farming, they purchased a smallholding adjacent to the original dairy farm, a piece of land that had been in the families ownership previously. This nurturing decision would prove pivotal in Robert's life.
Our Story
In 2007, Robert met Julie, and together they embraced the dream of completing the house his father had started on Eisteddfa Farm, nestled in the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales. Julie brought a rich heritage of Welsh enterprise as a descendant of Morris Evans Oils (Olew Morris Evans) and daughter of a respected garage owner from Blaenau Ffestiniog—her family’s entrepreneurial spirit would soon prove invaluable.
Revitalising the smallholding into a working farm, Robert balanced a career in civil engineering until an injury shifted his path. This challenge became an opportunity: drawn to beekeeping, Robert acquired his first Welsh Black Bee hives in 2016. Despite early setbacks, his determination saw the apiary thrive, supported by Julie’s expertise in business and administration—from bookkeeping to social enterprise and public sector management.
With support from the Arfor scheme, our hobby transformed into a commercial venture. Today, Davies a’i Gwmni Cyf (trading as Mêl Llŷn) blends generations of Welsh business knowledge with sustainable beekeeping, producing premium raw Welsh honey, handmade beeswax candles, and beeswax gifts. We’re committed to ethical production, eco-friendly packaging, and supporting our local community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide premium quality, raw Welsh honey and handmade beeswax products that consumers can trust, with full confidence in their authenticity. We’re committed to sustainable beekeeping, ethical production, and rigorous testing to guarantee purity and quality.
We believe in:
Supplying premium, natural food such as wildflower honey, heather blend honey, and beeswax candles.
Enhancing the local environment through pollination and sustainable land management on the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales.
Preserving raw honey’s natural properties with minimal processing.
Showcasing our beautiful corner of Wales through our honey, beeswax gifts, and eco-friendly packaging.
Monitoring and reducing our environmental impact.
Prioritising local suppliers and supporting our community.
Protecting Our Family Farm’s Future
As a family business rooted in the Llŷn Peninsula, we’re dedicated to safeguarding our farm’s legacy for future generations. By investing in sustainable beekeeping, expanding our product range (including mead, wax melts, and equipment), and building local partnerships, we’re ensuring our farm remains resilient and continues to produce high-quality, local honey and food for years to come.