YAKIMA, WA - Come one, come all! This is the rallying cry of Cosmic Crisp^® as the brand calls on chefs across the United States and Canada to participate in its first-ever Culinary Challenge. In the categories of Home Chef, Professional Chef, Retail Chef, and Kid Chef, the brand is accepting entries for unique recipes with the chance to win exciting prizes.

“We have grown a passionate community of Cosmic Crisp apple fans in the few years it’s been available,” said Kathryn Grandy, Chief Marketing Officer for Proprietary Variety Management, the company responsible for marketing the brand. “And this is the first season we have enough volume for shoppers to find Cosmic Crisp from now until the next fall harvest. We consistently see creative uses of the apple, the time was right to create an official challenge and reward the best recipes from a variety of chefs.”

The Cosmic Crisp Culinary Challenge will feature celebrity judge Carla Hall to choose each category’s winner. Additionally, winners will be treated to a virtual meet and greet with Hall, whose credits include winning Top Chef, co-hosting seven seasons of The Chew, and her current role as a featured chef judging and hosting some of the most popular shows on Food Network.

According to a press release, Cosmic Crisp apples have been covered in nearly every major lifestyle publication and media outlet, graced the Twitter profile of an Olympic athlete and celebrities, and have their own hot air balloon. The variety is prized for its delicious flavor, remarkable texture, juiciness, and striking color.

For more information on this exciting launch, please click here. Entries are welcome until May 15, 2022, and are sure to drive shoppers to the apple set.

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