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WSU's Cosmic Crisp Apple Generates $30M in Revenue

Friday, July 10, 2026

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Washington State University's Cosmic Crisp® apple variety has generated more than $30 million in licensing revenue since its introduction in 2019, according to WSU News. The apple's sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture have made it popular among consumers and a significant economic contributor to Washington's agricultural sector.

The Cosmic Crisp® apple was developed by WSU researchers and has become a major success in the state's fruit industry. WSU's news release highlighted the apple's commercial impact as part of the university's broader contributions to Washington's agricultural economy, which includes work with the state's wine industry.

WSU has a long history of agricultural research and development, including work with grape varieties that support Washington's wine industry. The university's research has helped establish Washington as a leading wine producer, with the state's wine industry now considered an economic powerhouse.

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

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Washington State University's Cosmic Crisp® apple variety has generated more than $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 Cosmic Crisp® apple was developed by WSU researchers“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 Cosmic Crisp® apple has become a major success in the state's fruit industry“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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WSU's news release highlighted the apple's commercial impact as part of the university's broader contributions to Washington's agricultural economy“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
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WSU's research has helped establish Washington as a leading wine producer“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse. Like a Washington Merlot and Cougar Gold cheese, Washington state’s wine industry and Washington State University are the perfect pairing. As the state’s wine industry took flight, WSU, an agriculture powerhouse, responded with new research and education programs. 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 state's wine industry now considered an economic powerhouse“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”