Particle.news
Download on the App Store
10 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Coca-Cola to Introduce Cane Sugar-Sweetened Coke in U.S. This Fall

Coca-Cola says the new formula is intended to broaden its portfolio by showcasing the potential of domestic cane sugar supplies

Image
Image
Coke confirms cane sugar soda launch with support from President Trump.
Image

Overview

  • The cane sugar launch was disclosed in Coca-Cola’s second-quarter earnings report on July 22.
  • The introduction will add a U.S. cane sugar–sweetened variant to the Trademark Coca-Cola product range this fall.
  • President Trump posted on Truth Social that he had persuaded Coca-Cola to return to real cane sugar, and the company expressed appreciation for his enthusiasm.
  • The new formula will use domestically sourced cane sugar, which typically carries higher costs and tariffs compared with subsidized high-fructose corn syrup.
  • Nutrition experts note that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup have similar metabolic profiles, suggesting the change is driven more by consumer and political preferences than health benefits.