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Pinkish orange colored apples are shown growing on trees with green leaves.

WSU officials delay announcement of new apple name

(Runtime 1:00) Last week, a spokesperson for Washington State University’s agriculture college said the goal was to name WSU’s new apple this week. That…

The photo shows whole apples covered in light orange, yellow and blush skin. Some apples are sliced open to reveal a white interior.

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New apple created in Washington will be named next week

(Runtime 1:01) On Monday, Aug. 26, WSU officials decided to delay the name announcement until the end of 2024.When a contest was announced to name the new…

Bright red Cosmic Crisp apples hang from a tree in Wenatchee, Washington.

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Cosmic Crisp boasts big sales for Washington, with new apple varieties on the way

(Runtime 1:06) Known for its crunch and sweet taste, the Cosmic Crisp apple has been awarded “Best Snack” by Good Housekeeping for the third…

Even after 20 years of development, there’s still more research to be done on Cosmic Crisp, particularly around ‘green spot,’ pictured above, a cosmetic defect whose causes are not entirely understood by horticulturalist but are likely caused by a calcium deficiency, according to WSU researchers. CREDIT: Enrique Pérez de la Rosa/NWPB

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What Does It Take To Get A New Apple Variety To Market? A Lot. And Cosmic Crisp Shows It

After more than 20 years of development by the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research Commission, the Cosmic Crisp is ready to come to hit store shelves. The goal of new variety is to be attractive to consumers, easy to grow and easy to store over a long period of time.