Sweet Change Ahead? Trump Promises Coca-Cola Will Use Cane Sugar!

In a surprising announcement, President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Coca-Cola has agreed to switch to real cane sugar in its U.S. products, moving away from corn syrup. This decision comes amid concerns from Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr., who has highlighted potential health risks associated with high fructose corn syrup, commonly used in American soft drinks. Trump’s post on Truth Social expressed confidence in Coca-Cola’s decision, stating, ”It’s just better!”

While Coca-Cola did not directly confirm the recipe change, a spokesperson indicated that they appreciate Trump’s enthusiasm and hinted at future innovative offerings. Traditionally, beverages sweetened with cane sugar are popular in various nations, such as Mexico, where Coke is made with cane sugar rather than corn syrup.

Furthermore, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey has previously discussed efforts to reduce sugar in their beverages, signifying the company’s commitments to healthier options. However, the potential change to cane sugar may raise concerns among American corn farmers and the Corn Refiners Association, which fears it could lead to job losses in the food manufacturing sector and negatively impact farm incomes. They argue that switching to cane sugar offers no nutritional advantage.

The discussion aligns with a broader movement led by Kennedy to encourage companies to remove unhealthy ingredients from their products, such as corn syrup and artificial additives. This movement includes plans to update nationwide dietary guidelines later this summer. Interestingly, Trump remains a fan of Diet Coke, which relies on aspartame, an artificial sweetener he personally enjoys, having even had a button installed in the Oval Office for quick service.

This potential shift in Coca-Cola’s U.S. formula is just one of the many twists in the ongoing narrative of Trump’s presidency.