Overview
- The beverage maker has started selling the cane-sugar cola in select U.S. cities and retailers, a company spokesperson confirmed.
- CFO John Murphy said the introduction will be “measured” because domestic cane sugar is scarce and glass-bottle production must ramp up.
- The company plans a phased expansion from a few markets, with broader scaling targeted into 2026.
- U.S.-grown cane sugar represents about 30% of the national sugar supply, according to the USDA, limiting how quickly Coca-Cola can source the ingredient.
- The move follows President Trump’s push for a U.S. cane-sugar Coke, while health experts note soda remains unhealthy regardless of sweetener.