In 1971, Salia introduced a new variety of potatoes to the Lebanese market, Spunta. Years of trials, studies, and observations later, this variety is now a staple in the potato growing industry. With thousands of tons yearly introduced to the Lebanese market alone, and hundreds of thousands to all Arab countries, Spunta is one of the most sought varieties of potato in the region.
Also referred to as the “Bekhazi Potato” by Lebanese farmers, Spunta potato fits the Arab market needs perfectly: