Awards & press
Honors, and who has written about us
Every award and article below links to its source, so you can check it for yourself.
Old California Botanicals is a family-run citrus and botanicals maker in Redlands, California, established in 2020 by a fifth-generation Redlands citrus family, growing and packing citrus since 1851. In 2026 our marmalades earned 8 honors at the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards in Cumbria, England, and Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh named us Small Business of the Year for Senate District 19. Every honor and article below links to its source.
2026 World Marmalade Awards · 8 honors
The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards are held at Dalemain Mansion near Penrith, Cumbria. In 2026 the competition drew more than 3,400 entries from over 33 countries (The Raincross Gazette). Four of our marmalades each earned 2 honors in the Artisan awards.
| Marmalade | Honor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Navel Orange Marmalade | Silver | Dalemain 2026 Artisan Silver list |
| Navel Orange Marmalade | Bronze | Dalemain 2026 Artisan Bronze list |
| Minneola Tangelo Marmalade | 2 Bronze | Dalemain 2026 Artisan Bronze list |
| Eureka Lemon Marmalade | 2 Bronze | Dalemain 2026 Artisan Bronze list |
| Valencia Orange Marmalade | 2 Merit | Dalemain 2026 Artisan Merit list |
All 2026 Artisan results: dalemain.com/artisan-award-winners.
The Medalists 2-pack pairs the Navel Orange and the Minneola Tangelo.
2026 Small Business of the Year · Senate District 19
On May 14, 2026, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh named Old California Botanicals the 2026 Small Business of the Year for California Senate District 19, "in recognition of the company's commitment to preserving California's rich citrus heritage through artisan craftsmanship, innovation, and community pride." Read the Senate announcement.
Our founder's honors
These belong to our founder, JP Beall, rather than the company.
- December 2025 · California Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Open Discussion Meet, state champion (California Farm Bureau)
- January 2026 · American Farm Bureau Federation Discussion Meet, national "Sweet 16" semifinalist (Community Forward Redlands)
- 2024 · Appointed to the California Farm Bureau's Committee on Fruit Trees (Redlands Community News)
In the press
Newest first. Headlines appear as each outlet published them.
- California State Senate, District 19 · "Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh Names Old California Botanicals as Senate District 19 Small Business of the Year" · May 14, 2026
- Community Forward Redlands · "Redlands marmalade maker earns international honors in UK competition" · May 14, 2026
- The Raincross Gazette · "Inland Empire Marmalade Maker Wins Eight Medals at Prestigious UK Competition" · April 16, 2026
- Talk Ag To Me (podcast) · "California King of Citrus: Talk Ag To Me ft. JP Beall" · April 3, 2026 · also on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- InlandEmpire.US · "Redlands Marmalade Wins 8 Awards at the World Marmalade Awards" · March 10, 2026
- Community Forward Redlands · "Redlands farmer reaches national Farm Bureau semifinals" · February 9, 2026
- California Bountiful · Bountiful Finds, winter 2026 products
- The Desert Review · "Agriculture leaders honored with Young Farmers & Ranchers awards" · December 10, 2025
- The Packer · "California Ag Leaders Honored With Young Farmers & Ranchers Awards" · December 9, 2025
- California Farm Bureau · "Agriculture leaders honored with Young Farmers & Ranchers awards" · December 8, 2025
- California News Press · "2025 'Made in California' Holiday Gift Guide" · December 2025
- Community Forward Redlands · "Local Maker Revives Citrus Heritage for Holiday Shoppers" · December 4, 2025
- Redlands Community News · "Redlands resident added to farm bureau's committee on fruit tree policy" · April 5, 2024
For press
Photos, samples and interviews: see the press kit, or email hello@oldcaliforniabotanicals.com.
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