Trump Announces Coca-Cola Plans Cane Sugar Shift US

President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola plans to switch from using high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to real cane sugar in its U.S. beverages, a move he described as "just better" and a positive step for consumers. While Coca-Cola has not officially confirmed the recipe change, the company expressed appreciation for Trump's enthusiasm and promised to share more details about new product innovations soon. This shift aligns with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which advocates for reducing artificial ingredients like HFCS in food and drinks to improve public health. HFCS has been the cheaper sweetener used in U.S. Coke products since the 1980s due to farm subsidies and import taxes on cane sugar, though Coca-Cola has long used cane sugar in other markets like Mexico and Europe. Medical experts note that the nutritional differences between cane sugar and HFCS are minimal, yet the announcement has sparked consumer interest in "cleaner" labels and more natural ingredients. Coca-Cola's CEO has acknowledged ongoing efforts to reduce sugar in beverages, highlighting a broader industry trend toward recipe adjustments and healthier options.