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Re:7k varieties of apples and the 18 you need to know about ... by cupcake-unicorn on Saturday January 01, 2022 @03:25PM (#29762330)
From Wikipedia "A $10 million consumer launch of the product was funded by Washington State agriculture promotion funds through the Washington Apple Commission and other agencies.[5] The two taglines for the apple were "Imagine the Possibilities" and "The Apple of Big Dreams".[1] It is said to be the largest campaign in apple industry history,[16] and included payments to social media influencers and a partnership with a touring children's production of Johnny Appleseed.[17] The term "Cosmic Crisp" is trademarked.[1]"

The guy at my indie Seattle produce stand said that Big Apple is shilling Cosmic Crisp and it's all a scam. Maybe you're one of their underground campaigns?? I'm on to you, BIG APPLE

Re:7k varieties of apples and the 18 you need to know about ... by maxerickson on Saturday January 01, 2022 @04:54PM (#29763243)
Trademarking the name can work out great for consumers if it keeps poorly grown apples out of stores.