Days after Trump claimed credit, Coca-Cola announces new cane sugar Coke. But classic recipe stays
As per CNN, in its quarterly earnings report Tuesday, Coca-Cola said that as 'part of its ongoing innovation agenda,' it would launch a new cane sugar version of its cola in the fall, intended to 'complement the company's strong core portfolio and offer more choices across occasions and preferences.' Some regional versions of Coke, such as the Mexican variant, already use cane sugar.
Last week, Trump posted on Truth Social that Coca-Cola had 'agreed' to use cane sugar in its colas. However, the company's announcement clarifies that the traditional Coke recipe sold in the US will continue to include high-fructose corn syrup.
The move aligns with a broader push from Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has publicly railed against high-fructose corn syrup. As per a report by CNN, in a September appearance on Dr. Jordan Peterson's podcast, Kennedy called it a 'formula for making you obese and diabetic,' as part of his ongoing campaign to eliminate artificial and ultra-processed ingredients from American foods.
High-fructose corn syrup has long been used in US-made Coca-Cola because of its low cost and abundance, especially compared to cane sugar. Health experts warn, however, that neither ingredient makes soda healthy. While cane sugar may seem more 'natural,' nutritionists continue to flag sugar-sweetened beverages as major contributors to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions.
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