DiSilva Fruit and Bright Bounty Anticipate an Exciting California Citrus Season with Strong Focus on Specialty Varieties
October 23, 2025 | 2 min to read
DiSilva Fruit’s Bright Bounty readies for a strong California citrus season, launching organic and conventional programs in early November that emphasize flavor-forward specialties like Stem and Leaf Satsumas, Cara Cara navels, blood oranges, Meyer lemons, and Melo Gold grapefruit. Growers report excellent fruit quality, vibrant color, and strong sizing, and Sales Manager Alden Guptill and Organic Category Manager Nelly Czajkowski highlight consistent quality, retail support, and steady supplies.
Chelsea, MA — DiSilva Fruit, together with its Bright Bounty brand, is gearing up for another exciting California citrus season with a strong emphasis on flavor, quality, and variety. With both organic and conventional programs set to begin in early November, the company is eager to share the best of California’s citrus crop with retail partners and consumers nationwide.
This season, Bright Bounty will highlight a range of specialty citrus varieties—including Stem and Leaf Satsumas, Cara Cara navels, blood oranges, Meyer lemons, and Melo Gold grapefruit—alongside its core orange, mandarin and lemon programs. The focus reflects Bright Bounty’s ongoing commitment to flavor-forward fruit and innovative category growth across both organic and conventional lines.
Early reports from California growers point to excellent fruit quality, vibrant color, and strong sizing across the board. Favorable growing conditions throughout the summer have supported a healthy crop, and supplies are expected to be steady throughout the season.
“We’re really looking forward to another strong California citrus season,” said Alden Guptill, Sales Manager at DiSilva Fruit / Bright Bounty. “Every year we see continued enthusiasm for specialty citrus, and we’re proud to bring that excitement to our customers through the Bright Bounty label. Whether organic or conventional, the focus remains on consistent quality and a great eating experience.”
Nelly Czajkowski, Sales and Organic Category Manager at DiSilva Fruit / Bright Bounty, added, “Consumers continue to seek out fresh, vibrant citrus options, especially items that offer something unique—like the flavor profile of a Cara Cara or the color of a blood orange. Our Bright Bounty program is built around that sense of discovery and freshness. We’re also excited to support our retail partners with new display bins and point-of-sale materials that help tell the story at shelf.”
With harvests set to late October, DiSilva Fruit and Bright Bounty are optimistic about crop quality and supply outlooks across all the citrus categories. The company continues to work closely with California grower partners to ensure strong availability and category growth throughout the season.
About DiSilva Fruit and Bright Bounty
DiSilva Fruit, based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is a leading importer, packer, and distributor of premium fruit. Through its Bright Bounty label, the company brings consumers high-quality produce that celebrates flavor, freshness, and responsible growing practices. DiSilva Fruit partners closely with growers and retailers to deliver premium citrus and other seasonal fruit programs year-round.