Proprietary Variety Management recently shipped apples to the 2017 Legislative Reception in Olympia, WA on January 16th where several Washington State grown foods, including Cosmic Crisp™ brand apples, which were a big hit! There were about 40 guests who sampled a variety of foods prepared from Washington crops. A display of Cosmic Crisp™ brand apples was laid out for everyone to try. Multiple attendees remarked how delicious the apples are. The representative from Whidbey Island said they were very good and took several samples.
On day two of the 2016 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting & Horticulture Expo, KOHO’s Chris Hansen had a chance to catch up with the scientist who is largely responsible for the genesis of the new apple variety Cosmic Crisp. Kate Evans is a Professor of Horticulture at the Washington State University Extension Center in Wenatchee. Professor Evans said although much of the legwork to bring the Cosmic Crisp to market has been finished, there are literally still a few roots to put down before consumers will find it widely available on store produce displays.
Interview by Chris Hansen, KOHO 101
Click the button below to listen to the KOHO 101 interview with Kate Evans, Professor of Horticulture at WSU Extensions Center in Wenatchee, WA.
