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CNA
an hour ago
- Health
- CNA
Coca-Cola to launch cane sugar version of Coke after Trump push
WASHINGTON: Coca-Cola said on Tuesday (Jul 22) it will introduce a version of its flagship soft drink made with US-grown cane sugar this fall, following calls from President Donald Trump. "We're going to be bringing a Coke sweetened with US cane sugar into the market this fall, and I think that will be an enduring option for consumers," Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey told analysts on a call. The new product will serve as an alternative to the company's standard US formula, which uses high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a sweetener long criticised by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr as part of his 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda. Trump had earlier said the change was underway. "This will be a very good move by them – You'll see. It's just better!" he wrote on Truth Social last week. At the time, Coca-Cola did not confirm the claim, though it said it appreciated Trump's 'enthusiasm' for the brand. Quincey on Tuesday said the traditional corn syrup version of Coke will remain on shelves, with the cane sugar formula offered as a separate option. Mexican Coke, which uses cane sugar, is already sold in some US markets at a premium and is often preferred by consumers who view it as more natural in taste. Trump has not specified what prompted his push, though the move will not affect his favourite drink, Diet Coke, which he frequently consumes and has delivered to the Oval Office via a special button. HFCS gained popularity in the 1970s due to US government subsidies for corn and high tariffs on imported sugar. Any move away from corn-based sweeteners could spark concern in the Corn Belt, a Midwestern region that has been a core base of support for Trump. Both cane sugar (sucrose) and HFCS are composed of fructose and glucose, though they differ structurally. Most research suggests the two have similar effects on health. Diet Coke, Trump's beverage of choice, is sweetened with aspartame, a substance classified as a "possible carcinogen" by the World Health Organization's cancer research agency.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar Coke in US after Trump push
[Getty Images] US soft drink giant Coca-Cola says it plans to introduce a new Coke sweetened with cane sugar to its existing line-up , confirming a plan that President Donald Trump previewed last week. The company already uses regular sugar to sweeten its signature Coke drink in many parts of the world, but in the US it has typically used corn syrup, a lower cost alternative, for decades. Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the corn syrup's health risks, though experts say there are no clear nutritional reasons to favour one sweetener over the other. "This will be a very good move by them - You'll see. It's just better!" Trump wrote on social media last week. In its quarterly update to investors on Tuesday, the firm confirmed it would "launch an offering made with US cane sugar" in autumn. The company said the new product would "complement" its existing line-up, offering more choices to customers. "We are definitely looking to use the whole tool ... kit of available sweetening options to some extent where there are consumer preferences," said boss James Quincey when asked about the decision. He noted that the firm already used cane sugar in several brands in the US, including lemonade, coffee and vitamin water. Trump surprised many when he announced on Truth Social last week that the company had agreed to use real cane sugar. The US president had previously raised the issue with the company's boss in January, according to a recent book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House. The book reported that he put billionaire sugar farmer Jose Fanjul - a major political donor - on the phone to discuss the matter. Trump touted the move on social media last week, writing: "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." At the time, a Coca-Cola spokesperson had said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm". A product marketed in the US as "Mexican Coke", which is sold in glass bottles at a higher price, also lists traditional sugar, not corn syrup, as a sweetener and has gained a devoted following since its launch in 2005.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar Coke in US after Trump push
US soft drink giant Coca-Cola says it plans to introduce a new Coke sweetened with cane sugar to its existing line-up , confirming a plan that President Donald Trump previewed last company already uses regular sugar to sweeten its signature Coke drink in many parts of the world, but in the US it has typically used corn syrup, a lower cost alternative, for decades. Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the corn syrup's health risks, though experts say there are no clear nutritional reasons to favour one sweetener over the other. "This will be a very good move by them - You'll see. It's just better!" Trump wrote on social media last week. In its quarterly update to investors on Tuesday, the firm confirmed it would "launch an offering made with US cane sugar" in company said the new product would "complement" its existing line-up, offering more choices to customers. "We are definitely looking to use the whole tool ... kit of available sweetening options to some extent where there are consumer preferences," said boss James Quincey when asked about the decision. He noted that the firm already used cane sugar in several brands in the US, including lemonade, coffee and vitamin surprised many when he announced on Truth Social last week that the company had agreed to use real cane sugar. The US president had previously raised the issue with the company's boss in January, according to a recent book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House. The book reported that he put billionaire sugar farmer Jose Fanjul - a major political donor - on the phone to discuss the touted the move on social media last week, writing: "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."At the time, a Coca-Cola spokesperson had said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm".A product marketed in the US as "Mexican Coke", which is sold in glass bottles at a higher price, also lists traditional sugar, not corn syrup, as a sweetener.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Coke sugar switch 'nutritionally hilarious' according to food science expert
President Donald Trump is claiming that Coca-Cola will replace high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar in its flagship soft drink. Experts say they're equally unhealthy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Coke sugar switch 'nutritionally hilarious' according to food science expert
President Donald Trump is claiming that Coca-Cola will replace high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar in its flagship soft drink. Experts say they're equally unhealthy.
