Establishment History

The Cyprus Potato Marketing Board (CPMB) was established in 1964 to promote the marketing of Cyprus red soil potatoes. Until April 2004 it was the sole exporter under the relevant Law. From 1 May 2004 Cyprus became a full member of the European Union and the marketing of the Cypriot potato was fully liberalised. CPMB continues the work with great success in free market conditions and is the largest exporter of Cyprus potatoes, having in its ranks more than 50% of the potato producers of Cyprus.

The majority of the potato producers of Cyprus are organized into Potato Producers Companies which are the Cyprus Potato Producers Group (POP), the Cyprus Producers Company (KYPEP) and the SEP (Potato Producers Company) which cooperate exclusively with the Board.

Composition of the Board

The Council shall consist of the Chairman and 11 members.

The Chairman and the Members are appointed by the Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, who is the Minister responsible for the Board.

According to the Law of the Cyprus Potato Marketing Board, out of the 11 members, eight represent the interests of the producers and one represents the interests of the Cooperative Movement.

Two Members represent the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment and the Ministry of Energy, Trade, Industry and Tourism.