by Jill Burbery | Feb 13, 2018 | Cosmic Crisp, Featured News
Scientists at Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission are working to develop a starch scale for the new Washington State University-bred apple variety WA 38, to be marketed and sold under the brand name Cosmic Crisp®. Shannon Dininny, of Good Fruit Grower Magazine,...
by Jill Burbery | Jan 17, 2018 | Cosmic Crisp, Featured News
Wait and see is no longer the motto for growers, instead large demand has growers working on ambitious production plans. Production is increasing and not a lot of other produce categories can say the same. The Cosmic Crisp® variety is a new apple that’s really taking...
by Jill Burbery | Dec 26, 2017 | Cosmic Crisp, Featured News
Cosmic Crisp® has far fewer storage challenges than the rest of the apple market. Compared to other varieties, Cosmic Crisp® isn’t dealing with the typical forty percent losses in storage. It’s a science and Cosmic Crisp® growers have science on their side thanks to...
by Jill Burbery | Dec 21, 2017 | Cosmic Crisp, Featured News
Technology has changed the game of protecting intellectual property and managing apple varieties. Growers can now use computers to track trees, production and sales through the entire growing and production process. Cosmic Crisp® is in the hands of Washington growers...
by Jill Burbery | Dec 15, 2017 | Cosmic Crisp, Featured News
Kevin Brandt, the vice president of Proprietary Variety Management shared that Cosmic Crisp® is looking for grants and additional funding due to the predicted big rollout. Competitors have become friends in order to prepare for the success of the Cosmic Crisp®. The...
by Jill Burbery | Dec 13, 2017 | Cosmic Crisp, Featured News
The Great Lakes Expo hosted various experts and industry leaders to talk about the things that keep growers up at night. Think pests, labor issues, and water usage. Outside of the general grower concerns and Michigan-centric topics, Cosmic Crisp® was presented as a...
