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WSU Wine Industry Partnership Hits Milestone

Monday, July 20, 2026

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

The WSU wine industry partnership, detailed in a June 1, 2026 article, shows decades of collaboration between the university and Washington growers. WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state's climate and offered education programs to support the industry, which dates back to 1825 when grapes were first planted in Washington at Fort Vancouver.

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

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WSU's Cosmic Crisp® apple licensing revenue has surpassed $30 million“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 Cosmic Crisp® apple licensing revenue has surpassed $30 million since its 2019 introduction“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 Cosmic Crisp® apple licensing revenue has surpassed $30 million since its 2019 introduction, according to WSU News“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, developed by Washington State University, 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 WSU wine industry partnership, detailed in a June 1, 2026 article“null”
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The WSU wine industry partnership shows decades of collaboration between the university and Washington growers“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”
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The WSU wine industry partnership, detailed in a June 1, 2026 article, shows decades of collaboration between the university and Washington growers“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”
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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 education programs to support the 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 industry dates back to 1825 when grapes were first planted in Washington at Fort Vancouver“1825: Grapes are first planted in Washington at Fort Vancouver, a fur-trading post operated by the Hudson’s Bay Company.”