Proprietary Variety Management

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 Apple Sales Soar, Setting New Records

October 4, 2023 Proprietary Variety Management

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. …

Cosmic Crisp Announces Grand Prize Winners & Honorable Mentions of its Second Culinary Challenge

August 21, 2023 Proprietary Variety Management

Apple enthusiasts across the nation proved to Imagine the Possibilities™ in the kitchen for the second Cosmic Crisp® Culinary Challenge. The brand has announced the grand prize winners in three categories: Baking, Snacking and Entertaining, selected by Lead Judge Dan Koommoo, a 2023 James Beard Top Chef of the Pacific Northwest nominee. And now all Cosmic Crisp® apple fans win the opportunity to recreate these delectable dishes, and get inspired by dozens of others. …

Cosmic Crisp Apples Celebrates The Start of Summer With Recipes, Retail Promotions & A Hot Air Balloon Tour

May 26, 2021 Proprietary Variety Management

There are two big reasons to celebrate this week: Summer is officially just around the corner, and Cosmic Crisp® apples are still in season. Thanks to an increased volume of the Washington State grown apple, fans of the Cosmic Crisp® are still able to find them in grocery stores across the country. And to celebrate, the brand is launching new recipes, a retail promotion and a hot air balloon tour. …

The Cosmic Crisp Apple Brings Holiday Sparkle and a Fresh Twist on Traditions

November 11, 2020 Cosmic Crisp

Prepare to deck the halls with Cosmic Crisp® apples this holiday season, from charcuterie and cocktails to your table and tree. Through partnerships with retailers, influencers and media, millions of shoppers will get a taste of the new Cosmic Crisp® apple and inspiration to put a fresh twist on traditions. …