Every year on May 13th, National Fruit Cocktail Day is celebrated, highlighting a dish that brings joy to many. Fruit cocktail, as the name suggests, can be prepared freshly or, for those seeking convenience, opened from a can and served.

In the United States, canned fruit cocktails are categorized into three grades based on quality. U.S Grade A or U.S Fancy is the highest quality, followed by U.S Grade B or U.S Choice, and lastly, Substandard represents the lowest quality.