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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Trump's Coca-Cola push could revive iconic southern industry
President Trump's push to re-introduce cane sugar to Coca-Cola has raised hopes of an economic boom in Louisiana's sugarcane industry. Farmers in the southern state say they are overjoyed after the White House announced it had struck a deal with the soda giant to return cane sugar to some of its products. The move will shift Cokes away from high-fructose corn syrup and back to natural sugar, elating Louisiana growers whose produce is set to become a hot commodity. Ross Noel, a fourth-generation sugarcane farmer in Donaldsonville, LA, told KLFY that the new soda recipe will benefit far more than just the farmers growing the sugar cane. The deal from Trump to introduce cane sugar back into Coke is part of a wider push from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to bring back natural ingredients to everyday foods. In Louisiana, farmers say that the natural ingredients trend could be a game changer for its crop-growing industry. 'There's something special about growing a crop that's real, simple, and trusted—and that is something to be proud of,' Noel told KLFY . This trend also previously saw Steak 'n Shake announce in February that it would switch from vegetable oil to beef tallow in its French fries recipe. The move to beef tallow isn't just a coincidence, as the chain actually mentioned RFK Jr. and his 'Make America Health Again' (MAHA) movement in an announcement about the change. Steak 'n Shake wrote on X, 'By March 1 ALL locations. Fries will be RFK'd!' Although Trump lauded his deal with Coca-Cola as a huge win for the MAHA movement, industry chiefs warned that consumers may end up paying more as a result . Experts warned that removing sweeteners from the drink in favor of real sugar could cost thousands of American jobs in manufacturing, and the idea has already caused chaos on the stock market. Corn Refiners Association CEO John Bode released a statement on Thursday warning that the recipe change could trigger economic mayhem and political turmoil. 'Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit,' Bode said. Coca-Cola bosses said last week that they are adding a cane sugar option to their drink lineup , but did not say that they were removing their high-fructose corn syrup options. 'As part of its ongoing innovation agenda, this fall in the United States, the company plans to launch an offering made with U.S. cane sugar to expand its Trademark Coca-Cola product range,' the soda giant said. 'This addition is designed to complement the company's strong core portfolio and offer more choices across occasions and preferences.' Trump's announcement has already prompted shockwaves in the stock market, costing investors billions of dollars. Shares in Archer Daniels Midland, a leading corn processor, plunged almost six percent in pre-market trading following Trump's announcement. This reflects a potential hit to investors of around $1.5 billion.
Washington Post
22-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
RFK Jr. says using cane sugar in Coke is a MAHA win. Is it healthier?
In late April, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared 'sugar is poison.' Roughly three months later, Kennedy praised Steak 'n Shake for announcing that the fast food chain would start offering Coca-Cola with real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. President Donald Trump had said the soda company would be making that change more broadly.
Entrepreneur
08-07-2025
- Health
- Entrepreneur
Starbucks Wants to Remove Seed Oils From Egg Bites
The coffee giant is also launching a new egg bite made with avocado oil. Canola oil, a seed oil made by crushing canola seeds, is used in several Starbucks food items in the U.S., from the popular egg white and roasted red pepper bites to its sandwiches. But that may soon change. Bloomberg is reporting that the coffeehouse is exploring how to remove seed oils, including canola, from its lineup. A Starbucks spokesperson told the outlet that the company is also adding a new egg bite option to its menu made with avocado oil. Related: Starbucks Is Hiring a 'Global Content Creator' to Travel, Drink Coffee, and Get Paid Six Figures Last month, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol met with the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to discuss health and the company's menu. Seed oils are a top talking point for Kennedy, which he says are ultra-processed and linked to chronic diseases. His administration suggests using beef tallow, or rendered beef fat, instead of seed oils. Salad chain Sweetgreen and burger chain Steak 'n Shake have already made the switch. "We have made a commitment to remove seed oils from our restaurants," Steak 'n Shake wrote on its website. "Our fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are now cooked in 100% beef tallow in our restaurants." Yesterday, I met with @Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who shared the company's plans to further MAHA its menu. I was pleased to learn that Starbucks' food and beverages already avoid artificial dyes, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and other… — Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) June 18, 2025 Still, scientists say seed oils are safe for consumption in moderation, and the FDA says that when substituted for fats or oils high in saturated fat, like beef tallow, using canola oil may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. There have also been a number of analyses that indicate seed oils do not impact inflammation, Bloomberg notes. Related: It's Pay-to-Stay at Starbucks as the Coffeehouse Reverses Open Door Policy
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Customers slam Steak 'n Shake's new ad
By The red hat is similar to the 'Make America Great Again' baseball cap, a sign of support for President Donald Trump, while the reference to tallow aligns the company with Trump's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Steak 'n Shake posted a photo of the hat to advertise ' Tesla Tallow Twofer Tuesday,' an event that took place this week at all of its restaurants. Each location rewarded its first Tesla-owning customers with free grass-fed beef tallow to use at home, along with what some Reddit users called an 'ugly hat.' 'This is just gross and forces your political ideology onto your workers, comedic or not. Steak n' Shake should stay focused on being Steak n' Shake, not some political vehicle,' a post creator wrote on Reddit. The promotion came after Steak 'n Shake backed up RFK Jr.'s plan to switch from vegetable oil to beef tallow in its fries. 'It's just a dying chain latching onto anything they can for relevance. The sad part is the fries don't even taste better in the tallow,' a social media user wrote. Several social media users believe Steak 'n Shake chain began its fall from grace long before the latest promotion. 'They've been going downhill for a while and for the few that remain this just gives me another reason not to go there. Better options like Culvers, Freddy's, etc. exist,' a Reddit user wrote. 'They used to be one of the best places to go get a cheap greasy meal and still have a couple bucks left at the end of the night,' a customer responded. 'Around the time the pandemic started they just lost control. Especially being a restaurant that tried to have an emphasis on being a sit down restaurant with fast service.' A few customers admitted to liking the promotion, and didn't understand why customers found the items controversial. 'Literally every other fast food company pushes left wing agendas in advertising and social media. But this one you have a problem with?,' a commenter responded. The restaurant chain has grown to operate over 400 restaurants since it was founded more than 85 years ago. However, one of its parent organizations, Biglari Holdings, has been struggling financially, and suffered over $40 million in revenue loss last year, according to San Antonio Express News. The company managed to increase its first quarter revenue by 6.2 percent compared to last year's total. It's unclear how much money Steak 'n Shake contributed to its $95 million in revenue. Steak 'n Shake is not the only restaurant chain on board with RFK Jr.'s initiative - although other companies adopted the alternative before Trump's second presidency. Popeyes has been using beef tallow when cooking chicken and fries for many years. While Outback Steakhouse, one of America's favorite restaurant chains, has been using beef tallow since 1988.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Popular fast food chain leaves fans spitting in fury with 'tone deaf' ad
Steak 'n Shake's latest 'marketing tactic' has left social media users with a sour taste in their mouths. Customers slammed the small restaurant chain as 'so tone deaf' after it posted a photo of a hat that says 'Make Frying Oil Tallow Again.' The red hat is similar to the 'Make America Great Again' baseball cap, a sign of support for President Donald Trump, while the reference to tallow aligns the company with Trump's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Steak 'n Shake posted a photo of the hat to advertise ' Tesla Tallow Twofer Tuesday,' an event that took place this week at all of its restaurants. Each location rewarded its first Tesla-owning customers with free grass-fed beef tallow to use at home, along with what some Reddit users called an 'ugly hat.' 'This is just gross and forces your political ideology onto your workers, comedic or not. Steak n' Shake should stay focused on being Steak n' Shake, not some political vehicle,' a post creator wrote on Reddit. The promotion came after Steak 'n Shake backed up RFK Jr.'s plan to switch from vegetable oil to beef tallow in its fries. 'It's just a dying chain latching onto anything they can for relevance. The sad part is the fries don't even taste better in the tallow,' a social media user wrote. Several social media users believe Steak 'n Shake chain began its fall from grace long before the latest promotion. 'They've been going downhill for a while and for the few that remain this just gives me another reason not to go there. Better options like Culvers, Freddy's, etc. exist,' a Reddit user wrote. 'They used to be one of the best places to go get a cheap greasy meal and still have a couple bucks left at the end of the night,' a customer responded. 'Around the time the pandemic started they just lost control. Especially being a restaurant that tried to have an emphasis on being a sit down restaurant with fast service.' A few customers admitted to liking the promotion, and didn't understand why customers found the items controversial. 'Literally every other fast food company pushes left wing agendas in advertising and social media. But this one you have a problem with?,' a commenter responded. The restaurant chain has grown to operate over 400 restaurants since it was founded more than 85 years ago. However, one of its parent organizations, Biglari Holdings, has been struggling financially, and suffered over $40 million in revenue loss last year, according to San Antonio Express News. RFK Jr. visited a Florida Steak 'n Shake after the company announced that it was officially switching from seed oil to beef tallow at all of their 400+ locations The company managed to increase its first quarter revenue by 6.2 percent compared to last year's total. It's unclear how much money Steak 'n Shake contributed to its $95 million in revenue. Steak 'n Shake is not the only restaurant chain on board with RFK Jr.'s initiative - although other companies adopted the alternative before Trump's second presidency. Popeyes has been using beef tallow when cooking chicken and fries for many years. While Outback Steakhouse, one of America's favorite restaurant chains, has been using beef tallow since 1988. Other brands that include beef tallow in its food include Buffalo Wild Wings, Sweetgreen, and Smashburger. McDonald's, however, has not changed its vegetable oil-using ways.
