On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revised the canned fruit standards, which will come into effect on the date of publication. Main contents:

Canned peaches and pears for further processing can be fresh, frozen or aseptically packaged;

Natural spices can be added to improve or increase the natural flavor of the product;

Ascorbic acid or citric acid may be added; unlabeled blank metal cans must be used.

For more details see: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/CommoditySpecificationforCannedFruitJune2023_0.pdf