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Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar version of namesake soda in the U.S. this fall

July 22, 2025
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Coke first started using high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten its namesake soda in the U.S. in the 1980s.

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Interestingly, Coca-Cola plans to expand its U

Soda offerings with a version of its namesake cola sweetened with cane sugar

President Donald Trump had earlier announced that he had spoken with Coke using "REAL Cane Sugar" in its drinks, in light of current trends

Coke first started using high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten its namesake soda in the U

Furthermore, In the 1980s

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Temilade Adelaja | ReutersCoca-Cola plans to introduce a version of its namesake cola made with cane sugar in the U

This fall, the company announced Tuesday, amid market uncertainty

Coke has used high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten its namesake soda in the U (remarkable data), in today's market environment

Moreover, Since the 1980s, although it still uses cane sugar in other such as Mexico. "Mexican Coke" has gained ity in the U (an important development)

However, At the same time, Over the past decade or so, as retailers such as Costco and Target have stocked the drink, ing the lead of bodegas and restaurants catering to Hispanic clientele

In a news release announcing its second-quarter earnings Tuesday, Coke said the new duct offering is "designed to complement the company's strong core portfolio and offer more choices across occasions and preferences. "The duct announcement comes after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday that he has been speaking with the company using "REAL Cane Sugar" in its U

Trump is a longtime fan of Diet Coke, which uses the artificial sweetener aspartame, and even has a button in the Oval Office to summon the drink, considering recent developments

Additionally, "As you may have seen last week, we appreciate the president's enthusiasm for our Coca-Cola brand," Coke CEO James Quincey said Tuesday on the company's earnings conference call, before announcing the new duct

Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

Has vocally opposed the use of high-fructose corn syrup, blaming it for obesity and chronic disease (fascinating analysis)

Re does not suggest that cane sugar is a healthier option than high-fructose corn syrup (this bears monitoring)

Moreover, Longstanding tariff-rate quotas on sugar imported from other countries make the commodity a more expensive option than corn syrup, which is made in the U (something worth watching)

And supported by government subsidies for corn farmers, in this volatile climate

Additionally, Coke already sweetens some of its other U, considering recent developments

Ducts with cane sugar, such as its lemonade, teas and Vitaminwater brand, according to Quincey, in light of current trends. "I think it's a good sign that the industry, including ourselves, are trying lots of different things as it relates to the cane sugar," he told analysts

Prior to Tuesday's announcement, Coke had been touting moves to cut back the amount of sugar in its portfolio — and customers are liking the switch

For example, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar has been one of the fastest-growing drinks for the company, with 9% volume growth last year

Meanwhile, Rival PepsiCo has also been adding cane sugar back to its namesake cola

At the same time, On Monday, the company announced the forthcoming launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, which includes three grams of fiber and five grams of cane sugar

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