Coca-Cola Agrees to Use Real Cane Sugar in US Products Amid Discussions on Harmful Chemicals

President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its US sodas, citing that it's "just better." This move comes amid discussions about the health impacts of chemicals in everyday products. Trump's announcement is seen as a win for those who believe Mexican Coca-Cola, which uses real cane sugar, tastes better than the American version. Coca-Cola shares closed 0.1% lower at $69.27 on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its U.S. sodas, stating that it's "just better." This move comes amidst ongoing discussions about the health impacts of chemicals in everyday products. Trump's announcement is seen as a victory for those who believe Mexican Coca-Cola, which uses real cane sugar, tastes better than the American version. Coca-Cola shares closed 0.1% lower at $69.27 on Wednesday [5].

Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating, "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!" [1, 2, 3].

Coca-Cola has not yet confirmed the change, but the company acknowledged in a statement that changes were coming. They said, "We appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm for our iconic Coca-Cola brand. More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon." [4].

The switch from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar has been a topic of debate. HFCS has been Coca-Cola's primary sweetener in U.S. products since 1985, but the company currently uses cane sugar in products sold in several other markets, including Mexico, the United Kingdom, Africa, and the Middle East. The change comes as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative gains traction, which advocates for removing HFCS from American food products [3].

However, studies are mixed on whether cane sugar is healthier than HFCS. Dietitians recommend limiting added sugars of all varieties to less than 50 grams per day for most adults. One 12-ounce can of Coke has roughly 39 grams of sugar [3].

The impact of this announcement on Coca-Cola's stock price is minimal. The company's shares closed 0.1% lower at $69.27 on Wednesday, indicating a slight dip but no significant change in investor sentiment [5].

References:
[1] https://www.marketwatch.com/story/adm-ingredion-shares-down-after-trump-says-coca-cola-will-use-real-cane-sugar-ff56de34
[2] https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-coca-cola-agrees-cane-sugar-us/story?id=123815347
[3] https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-coke-agrees-cane-213557852.html
[4] https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-says-coca-cola-drinks-real-cane-sugar-mexican-coke-2025-7
[5] https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46457941/trump-says-coca-cola-has-agreed-to-use-real-cane-sugar-in-their-us-sodas-its-just-better