Cosmic Crisp apple that can reportedly last for a year to hit U.S. stores(1/5)

The Cosmic Crisp-a new super-sweet variety of apple that can reportedly last longer than a year in the refrigerator-is expected to hit grocery stores in the U.S. this week. The Cosmic Crisp’s release comes after two decades of development and some three years of planting apple trees. Washington state farmers have exclusive growing rights for one decade. (Photo/Agencies)

The Cosmic Crisp-a new super-sweet variety of apple that can reportedly last longer than a year in the refrigerator-is expected to hit grocery stores in the U.S. this week. The Cosmic Crisp’s release comes after two decades of development and some three years of planting apple trees. Washington state farmers have exclusive growing rights for one decade. (Photo/Agencies)

The Cosmic Crisp-a new super-sweet variety of apple that can reportedly last longer than a year in the refrigerator-is expected to hit grocery stores in the U.S. this week. The Cosmic Crisp’s release comes after two decades of development and some three years of planting apple trees. Washington state farmers have exclusive growing rights for one decade. (Photo/Agencies)

The Cosmic Crisp-a new super-sweet variety of apple that can reportedly last longer than a year in the refrigerator-is expected to hit grocery stores in the U.S. this week. The Cosmic Crisp’s release comes after two decades of development and some three years of planting apple trees. Washington state farmers have exclusive growing rights for one decade. (Photo/Agencies)

The Cosmic Crisp-a new super-sweet variety of apple that can reportedly last longer than a year in the refrigerator-is expected to hit grocery stores in the U.S. this week. The Cosmic Crisp’s release comes after two decades of development and some three years of planting apple trees. Washington state farmers have exclusive growing rights for one decade. (Photo/Agencies)