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USA Today
17 minutes ago
- Business
- USA Today
Coca-Cola agrees to use cane sugar in US sodas, Trump says
Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar for its soda beverages sold in the U.S., President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon, July 16. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!" Coca-Cola uses high fructose corn syrup to sweeten its U.S. products while cane sugar is used in other countries, Reuters reported. The switch comes as the president continues to support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to move away from certain food ingredients, like artificial dyes. Through the Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Trump Administration aims to stop food industry from contributing to chronic health problems that Americans face from obesity to heart disease. In-N-Out: No, the chain didn't switch to '100% beef tallow,' contrary to White House claim USA TODAY has reached out to Coca-Cola for confirmation on the president's announcement. Contributing: Reuters
18 minutes ago
- Business
Trump says Coke agrees to use cane sugar in US
"It's just better," Trump said of the recipe change. 1:13 President Donald Trump said Wednesday beverage giant Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its iconic drink in the U.S. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!"
Axios
an hour ago
- Business
- Axios
Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in Coke
President Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use "REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States." Why it matters: The beverage giant has been under pressure to reduce sugar in its drinks. The company currently uses high fructose corn syrup in the original soda recipe, according to its website. What they're saying: Trump said he's been speaking with the Atlanta-based company about using cane sugar, which it does in its Mexican Coke. " I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. Zoom in: Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey told investors in April that "we continue to make progress on sugar reduction in our beverages." He noted that the company has "done this by changing recipes as well as by using our global marketing resources and distribution network to boost awareness of and interest in our ever-expanding portfolio." The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
Newsweek
an hour ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Donald Trump Reveals Major Coca-Cola Ingredient Change
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in U.S. production of the soda. Coca-Cola in the U.S. currently uses high-fructose corn syrup as its primary sweetener. The president posted, "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!" Here are the current U.S. Coca-Cola ingredients: Carbonated water High‑fructose corn syrup (HFCS) (HFCS) Caramel color Phosphoric acid Natural flavors Caffeine This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
New York Post
an hour ago
- Business
- New York Post
Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in US drinks: ‘It's just better!'
WASHINGTON — President Trump was on a sugar high Wednesday, announcing that Coca-Cola would soon include the real sweet stuff in its US-sold beverages. 'I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,' Trump, 79, announced on Truth Social. Donald Trump said the cane sugar is 'just better' than high fructose corn syrup. AFP via Getty Images 'I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!' Coca-Cola uses high fructose corn syrup in its US production, in contrast to cane sugar in countries like Mexico and the United Kingdom Longtime Coca-Cola- fan Trump has a 'Diet Coke' button on his desk in the Oval Office. AFP via Getty Images The soda maker switched to high fructose corn syrup in the 1980s over concerns about cost and agricultural requirements, but many Coke fans still prefer the taste with real sugar. Trump is a well-known avid drinker of Diet Coke — which contains no sugar at all.
