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WSU Apples Generate $30M

Monday, July 13, 2026

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WSU's Cosmic Crisp® apple has generated over $30 million in licensing revenue since its introduction in 2019, according to WSU News. The apple, developed by Washington State University, has become a significant economic driver for the state's agricultural sector.

The revenue supports WSU's ongoing agricultural research and education programs, which have helped establish Washington as a leading wine and fruit producer. WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state's climate and offered workforce training programs for the wine industry.

The Cosmic Crisp® apple is now a widely recognized product with a sweet-tart flavor and snappy texture, contributing to the university's reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation.

📄 Source: WSU News (Insider) — https://news.wsu.edu/

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WSU's Cosmic Crisp® apple has generated over $30 million in licensing revenue since its introduction in 2019“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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The apple was developed by Washington State University“The Cosmic Crisp® is an apple with economic impact. Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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The apple has become a significant economic driver for the state's agricultural sector“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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The revenue supports WSU's ongoing agricultural research and education programsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSU's agricultural research and education programs have helped establish Washington as a leading wine and fruit producer“WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state’s climate and geography, and offered a range of classes from certificates to degrees to nurture a home-grown wine industry workforce.”
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WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state's climate“WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state’s climate and geography, and offered a range of classes from certificates to degrees to nurture a home-grown wine industry workforce.”
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WSU has offered workforce training programs for the wine industry“WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state’s climate and geography, and offered a range of classes from certificates to degrees to nurture a home-grown wine industry workforce.”
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The Cosmic Crisp® apple is now a widely recognized productNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Cosmic Crisp® apple has a sweet-tart flavor and snappy texture“Consumers can’t get enough of the Cosmic Crisp®’s sweet-tart flavor and snappy character.”
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The Cosmic Crisp® apple contributes to the university's reputation as a leader in agricultural innovation“The Cosmic Crisp® is an apple with economic impact. Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”