Cyprus Potato Marketing Board

The CPMB systematically exports to about 20 countries, mainly in Western Europe. The potatoes of CPMB are certified with GLOBALGAP, TESCO NURTURE MODULE, GRASP, SEDEX and IFS and have a full traceability. The main varieties are: Multi-purpose varieties: Spunta, Marfona, Vivaldi, Maris Piper, Marabel, etc. Salad potatoes: Nicola, Glorietta, Annabelle, Alliance, Monique, charlotte, La Ratte, etc. Floury: Cara. “Mini” (Babies): Nicola, Charlotte, La Ratte, Annabelle etc. Bakers: Cara, Marfona. For frying: Cara, Maris Piper, Agria, Saggita etc. The potatoes are packed in bags of 12.5 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, Jumbo (750,1000 and 1250 kg), boxes of 500 kg and other sizes according to the requirements of the customers. Also in 3 kg nets. The tubers are usually graded in 25-38 mm, 35-55 mm, 45+ mm, 65+ mm,72+ mm etc All potatoes exported by the CPMB are grown in red soil