New apple created in Washington state will be named by year’s …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · The Cosmic Crisp is one of the bestselling apple varieties in the U.S. Sales hit $41 million in 2023, according to a WSU press release. A percentage of those dollars get reinvested into WSU’s...
What’s at the core of WSU’s new apple variety name delay?
WEB6 days ago · WSU is in the process of naming its new WA 64 variety. The newest Washington apple variety will remain nameless for a few more months, but consumers are still in line to get theirs by the end of the decade. Washington State University hopes to name the hybrid of Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink or Pink Lady apples by the end of the year, a few months ...
Meet ‘Cosmic Crisp,’ a New Hybrid Apple That Stays Fresh for a …
WEBDec 4, 2019 · The apple is the first variety to be bred in Washington State, and growers there have exclusive rights to sell it for its first 10 years on the market.
WSU’s next apple blends Honeycrisp, Cripps Pink
WEBAug 16, 2023 · PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s newest apple variety, WA 64, is a sweet, tart, firmly crisp hybrid of Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink, a variety that includes the well-known Pink Lady®. Officially released for commercial licensing this summer, WA 64 is expected to reach stores in 2029.
New Washington apple needs a name
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Washington has created a new apple variety – again. And its creators want you to name it. WA 64 is a cross between a Honeycrisp and a Cripps Pink, also known as a Pink Lady. It’s small to medium in size, pink and yellow, and has “exceptional eating characteristics,” according to Washington State University’s College of Agricultural ...
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WEBAug 8, 2024 · The Cosmic Crisp ® apple is the remarkable result of 20 years of study and research by Washington State University’s world-class tree fruit breeding program. Classically bred and grown in Washington State, the Cosmic Crisp ® apple is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties.
WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® joins top 10 bestselling U.S. apple varieties
WEBMar 13, 2023 · From Sept. 1, 2022, to Jan. 31, 2023, Cosmic Crisp® ranked 10th by volume and 8th in total sales value of all the apples sold in the United States. The top ten varieties included Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, Red Delicious, Pink Lady, McIntosh, Envy, and Ambrosia.
Cosmic Crisp ® brand WA 38 - Washington State University
WEBCosmic Crisp ® brand WA 38, an eye-catching, large, dark red apple. Remarkably firm, sweet, tangy, crisp, and unbelievably juicy. These are words that describe ‘WA 38’, the latest creation of WSU’s world-class tree fruit breeding program.
Help name WSU’s new apple in online contest
WEBApr 9, 2024 · It’s now time for apple lovers to give WA 64 a name. An online survey and contest is currently open, seeking a distinctive name for this pink-hued, firmly crisp, sweet, and tart apple. Visitors to the Pullman campus can learn about the apple at in-person events planned this spring.
The Next Big Apple Variety Was Bred for Deliciousness in Washington
WEBThe new apple, a variety named WA 38 by researchers and branded the Cosmic Crisp for marketing purposes, is leading WSU into uncharted territory. The university and its Yakima-based commercialization partner, Proprietary Variety Management (PVM), are trying to refine a new industry economic model being used for “premium” apple varieties.