Grant J. Hunt Company Welcomes Produce Industry Veteran Paul Divis to Sales and Marketing Team

March 24, 2025 Grant J. Hunt Company

Bringing over 14 years of hands-on agricultural experience, Divis is eager to broaden his expertise beyond tree fruit. At Grant J. Hunt Company, he will market the company’s full portfolio, which includes potatoes, onions, berries, melons, citrus, and other fresh produce, while continuing to leverage his deep knowledge of apples, pears, and cherries.

Cosmic Crisp Partners With Dunford Pastry to Launch a Simple Indulgence for Everyday Moments

March 3, 2025 Cosmic Crisp®

Cosmic Crisp is expanding its retail presence with the launch of a new dessert pastry product, created in partnership with Dunford Brand. Known for its full lineup of donuts and breads, Dunford® is the first retail brand to introduce a Cosmic Crisp apple dessert.

Master Judge Erin McDowell Chooses Grand Prize Winners in Cosmic Crisp Culinary Challenge

November 27, 2024 Proprietary Variety Management

During the National Apple Month of October, apple enthusiasts were invited to submit original recipes in the 2024 Cosmic Crisp® Culinary Challenge. And Master Judge, noted baker and author Erin McDowell has chosen the grand prize winners in three categories: Baking, Snacking and Entertaining. With a record number of entries and a wide variety of delicious dishes—choosing winners was a challenge all in itself.

Cosmic Crisp Launches Culinary Challenge In Partnership With Baker & Author Erin McDowell

September 26, 2024 Cosmic Crisp

Cosmic Crisp brand apples proudly announces the launch of its third Culinary Challenge, partnering with renown baker and author Erin McDowell as the Master Judge. From October 1st through the 31st, food enthusiasts can submit their recipes featuring the apple as a star ingredient, on the Cosmic Crisp website.

Cosmic Crisp Apple Sales Soar, Setting New Records

Cosmic Crisp® apples continue to set sales records, driving strong overall growth for the apple category.  Nielsen data released by Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) reveal volume soared by 89% year over year and moved Cosmic Crisp® up to the #7 best-selling apple varieties nationally. For the period, Cosmic Crisp® was one of only two apple varieties in the top 10 generating volume growth.