Old California Botanicals is a California citrus, botanical, and specialty-goods company rooted in generations of Southern California agriculture.

Based in Redlands, California — once at the center of one of the world's great citrus-growing regions — Old California Botanicals creates products inspired by California citrus, gardens, agricultural history, and the distinctive culture of the state's historic Citrus Belt.

Our collection includes internationally award-winning marmalades, botanical fragrances, lip balms, candles, essential oils, gift sets, and other California-inspired goods.

For journalists, editors, producers, podcasters, gift-guide editors, catalog buyers, museums, and other media professionals, this page provides company background, press information, story ideas, gift-guide resources, and media assets.

About Old California Botanicals

Old California Botanicals was created to celebrate and preserve the flavors, fragrances, plants, and stories of California's historic citrus-growing regions.

The company combines agriculture, specialty food, botanical products, historical research, and storytelling in a modern California brand.

Many Old California Botanicals products are made with California-grown citrus and botanicals, and our products are made in the United States. The company's broader work includes citrus and wine-grape production, produce brokerage, agricultural consulting, heritage-variety sourcing, and public education about California horticulture and agricultural history.

Old California Botanicals is based in Redlands, California, in the heart of Southern California's historic Citrus Belt.

Key Facts

• Based in Redlands, California

• Products made in the USA

• Many products feature California-grown citrus and botanicals

• Family agricultural roots spanning multiple generations

• Internationally award-winning marmalade

• Giftable products suitable for holiday gift guides and seasonal catalogs

• Sold through independent boutiques, specialty grocers, museums, nurseries, hospitality businesses, and destination retailers

• Available for wholesale, corporate gifting, special events, and direct-to-consumer purchase

• Focused on California agriculture, citrus heritage, horticulture, foodways, and regional history

Internationally Award-Winning Marmalade

Old California Botanicals' marmalades have received international recognition at the World Marmalade Awards in Dalemain, United Kingdom.

In 2026, Old California Botanicals received eight World Marmalade Awards honors, including Silver, Bronze, and Merit awards across its marmalade collection.

The collection draws heavily on California citrus, including familiar varieties as well as less-common and heritage fruit.

For Old California Botanicals, marmalade is more than a preserve. It is one way of telling the story of California citrus through flavor.

Made in the USA

Old California Botanicals products are made in the United States, with many products featuring California-grown citrus and botanicals.

For editors, buyers, and organizations seeking Made in the USA gifts, American-made holiday gifts, California-made products, locally sourced gifts, or regionally distinctive merchandise, OCB offers products with a clear origin story and strong connection to California agriculture.

Our products are particularly well suited to:

• Made in the USA gift guides

• American-made holiday gift catalogs

• California gift guides

• Local and regional gift guides

• Small-business gift guides

• Food and drink gift guides

• Garden and botanical gift guides

• Host and hostess gift guides

• Corporate holiday gift guides

• Museum and cultural gift guides

• Specialty food roundups

• Holiday entertaining features

Holiday Gift Guides & Seasonal Catalogs

Old California Botanicals welcomes inquiries from holiday gift guide editors, magazine editors, newspaper lifestyle desks, catalog buyers, gift basket companies, corporate gifting firms, bloggers, digital publications, and other curated-gift platforms.

Our products are well suited to seasonal features including:

• Best holiday gifts from California

• Made in America holiday gifts

• Gifts for gardeners

• Gifts for food lovers

• Gifts for hosts and hostesses

• Citrus-inspired gifts

• Gourmet food gifts

• Small-business holiday gifts

• California Christmas gifts

• Stocking stuffers

• Gifts under $25, $50, or $100

• Corporate holiday gifts

• Client gifts

• Employee appreciation gifts

• Museum and history-inspired gifts

• Botanical and garden gifts

Editors and catalog buyers may contact us for current product availability, suggested retail pricing, product descriptions, high-resolution photography, samples, and holiday ordering information.

Contact Old California Botanicals for Holiday Gift Guide or Catalog Information

Please mention GIFT GUIDE / HOLIDAY CATALOG in your inquiry and include your publication, catalog, deadline, and any relevant price point or theme.

Products

Old California Botanicals produces a growing collection of California-inspired goods, including:

Marmalade & Specialty Food

Small-batch marmalades featuring California citrus varieties, including orange, tangelo, mandarin, grapefruit, lemon, and seasonal or heritage selections.

Botanical Fragrance

Fragrances inspired by California flowers, gardens, citrus blossoms, roses, and other botanical traditions.

Botanical Lip Balm

Giftable beeswax lip balms featuring citrus, floral, herbal, and seasonal varieties.

Candles

Botanical and citrus-inspired candles designed around fragrance, place, and California horticulture.

Essential Oils

Citrus essential oils and other botanical products connected to California agriculture and horticulture.

Gift Sets

Curated products for holidays, corporate gifts, weddings, events, hospitality, and special occasions.

Our California Story

Old California Botanicals draws much of its identity from the agricultural history of inland Southern California.

Redlands and the surrounding communities once formed part of a vast citrus-growing region whose oranges, lemons, grapefruit, packing houses, growers, nurseries, and agricultural institutions helped shape modern California.

The company seeks to keep that history alive not simply through nostalgia, but through working agriculture, modern products, and storytelling.

Its work frequently explores:

• California citrus history

• Heritage citrus varieties

• California horticulture

• Historic gardens

• Agricultural families and communities

• Packing-house and produce history

• California foodways

• Botanical fragrance

• Garden history

• The relationship between agriculture and California identity

• The evolution of the state's citrus and specialty-crop industries

Founder & Spokesperson

John P. “JP” Beall is the founder of Old California Botanicals and a fifth-generation member of a Redlands citrus-growing family.

His work spans agriculture, produce brokerage, specialty citrus and wine-grape production, marketing, historical research, and California agricultural policy.

He serves as Vice President and has previously served as President of the Redlands Area Historical Society and is active in California agricultural organizations.

Beall holds a graduate degree from Georgetown University and has also studied at the University of Oxford.

He is available for interviews and commentary related to subjects including:

• California citrus and citrus history

• Redlands and Southern California agricultural history

• Heritage fruit varieties

• Specialty agriculture

• California horticulture and gardens

• Small agricultural businesses

• Specialty food and consumer products

• Agricultural marketing

• California-made and Made-in-USA products

• Historic preservation and agricultural landscapes

• Regional food and cultural history

Story Ideas

Looking for a California agriculture, food, garden, history, or holiday feature?

Old California Botanicals can provide background, interviews, photography, samples, and subject-matter expertise for stories including:

The Lost Citrus Belt of Southern California
How communities such as Redlands became nationally significant citrus-growing regions — and what remains today.

Why Marmalade Is Having Another Moment
From heritage citrus to modern specialty-food culture and international competition.

The Citrus Varieties You Won't Find in Most Grocery Stores
Rare, historic, regional, and specialty citrus grown in California.

Made in America: The Return of Regional Gift Giving
Why consumers, companies, museums, and gift buyers are seeking American-made products with authentic regional provenance.

California Holiday Gifts with a Sense of Place
Food, fragrance, citrus, horticulture, and botanical products rooted in California.

From Grove to Gift Shop
How small agricultural businesses are creating higher-value products from locally grown crops.

The Plants That Made California
Citrus, roses, palms, olives, avocados, grapes, and other plants that helped shape the state's visual and cultural identity.

California Horticulture Beyond the Garden
How plants influence architecture, tourism, food, fragrance, regional identity, and cultural history.

Media Resources

Members of the press, gift-guide editors, and catalog buyers may request:

• High-resolution product photography

• Founder photographs

• Old California Botanicals logos

• Product samples

• Company background materials

• Award information

• Suggested retail pricing

• Product descriptions and specifications

• Holiday gift-guide recommendations

• Made-in-USA product information

• Interviews

• Expert commentary

• Filming or photography opportunities

• California citrus and agricultural background

• Historical research and story development assistance

Contact Old California Botanicals for Media Resources

Press & Gift Guide Samples

Journalists, editors, producers, gift-guide editors, and qualified media professionals may contact us regarding press samples.

Please include your publication, outlet, catalog, program, or project; the products or subject matter you are covering; your deadline; and any applicable gift-guide theme or price range.

Request a Press or Gift Guide Sample

Interviews & Expert Commentary

Old California Botanicals is available for interviews relating to California citrus, agriculture, horticulture, specialty food, regional history, heritage crops, Made-in-USA products, and California-made consumer goods.

For deadline-sensitive media inquiries, please note PRESS / MEDIA in your message.

Contact Us for an Interview or Media Inquiry

You may also email hello@oldcaliforniabotanicals.com.

Wholesale, Retail & Corporate Gifting

Retail buyers interested in carrying Old California Botanicals can find additional information on our Wholesale & Partner Retailers page.

Businesses, event planners, wedding professionals, gift basket companies, and organizations seeking bulk gifts or favors can visit our Corporate Gifting & Special Events page.

Press & Media FAQ

Where is Old California Botanicals based?

Old California Botanicals is based in Redlands, California, in Southern California's historic citrus-growing region.

Are Old California Botanicals products made in the USA?

Yes. Old California Botanicals products are made in the United States, and many feature California-grown citrus and botanicals.

What does Old California Botanicals make?

Old California Botanicals produces internationally award-winning marmalades, botanical fragrances, lip balms, candles, essential oils, gift sets, and other California-inspired products.

Does Old California Botanicals participate in holiday gift guides?

Yes. We welcome inquiries from editors, publications, catalog buyers, corporate gifting companies, and curated gift platforms seeking Made-in-USA gifts, California gifts, gourmet foods, botanical gifts, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift recommendations.

Can editors request products for a holiday gift guide or catalog?

Yes. Qualified editors, journalists, catalog buyers, and media professionals may request product samples, high-resolution photography, pricing, product descriptions, and other materials for editorial and holiday gift-guide consideration.

Has Old California Botanicals won awards?

Yes. Old California Botanicals has received multiple international honors at the World Marmalade Awards in Dalemain, United Kingdom, including eight awards in 2026.

Is Old California Botanicals available for media interviews?

Yes. Founder JP Beall is available for interviews and expert commentary on California citrus, horticulture, agriculture, regional history, heritage fruit, specialty food, Made-in-USA products, and related subjects.

Can journalists request products or photographs?

Yes. Qualified journalists, editors, producers, and media professionals may contact Old California Botanicals to request press samples, product photography, logos, background information, interviews, and other media materials.