Washington State University’s signature apple has become a fan favorite among consumers across America, becoming the 10th bestselling U.S. apple variety after being put on shelves a little over three
WSU Cosmic Crisp® apples were the tenth best-selling apple by volume in the second half of 2022, according to Proprietary Variety Management. In the United States, Cosmic Crisp® apples are grown exclusively in Washington state, said Kate Evans, WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extensions center professor. “It is a Washington-only apple. Washington-only in terms of where.
Cosmic Crisp® ranked 10th by volume and 8th in total sales value of all the apples sold in the United States, according to the most recent market data.
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With so many apple varieties out there, it’s hard for one particular type of apple to stand out, but that is exactly what the Pink Lady has done.
Pink Lady apples are some of the first apples to blossom each year and the last ones to be harvested, but they are worth the wait. They soak up 200 days of sunshine, they have a delicious flavor and a beautiful rosy blush, and as the Pink Lady marks its 25th anniversary in the United States it has become the country’s sixth-most-popular apple.