Coca-Cola to Launch New Cane Sugar Soda After Trump Applauds Sweet Switch

 Coca-Cola is introducing a new soda made with cane sugar in the U.S. this fall, following public praise and claims of influence from former President Donald Trump.

The beverage giant announced Tuesday during its earnings report that, as part of its innovation strategy, it will unveil a new variant of Coca-Cola sweetened with American-grown cane sugar. However, the company clarified that this will be a separate product and that its classic Coke recipe will continue using high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

The move follows a recent Truth Social post by Trump, in which he claimed credit for encouraging Coca-Cola to ditch HFCS — a cheaper sweetener often criticized by health experts and nutrition advocates.

"This addition is designed to complement our core portfolio and offer more choices to consumers," Coca-Cola said in a statement. CEO James Quincey added that using different sweetening methods — including cane sugar — aligns with evolving consumer preferences.

Health experts, however, warn that replacing corn syrup with cane sugar doesn’t necessarily make sodas healthier. “Excessive sugar consumption — from any source — poses health risks,” said Eva Greenthal of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Notably, Trump’s HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long advocated against artificial and processed ingredients. In a previous podcast appearance, Kennedy labeled HFCS a “formula for obesity and diabetes.”

Meanwhile, PepsiCo isn’t following suit with its flagship drinks, though its newer prebiotic soda and the recently acquired Poppi brand both use cane sugar. PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta has called for government efforts to reduce sugar prices and modernize agricultural policy to make healthier ingredients more affordable.

So while Trump might be celebrating this sweetened shift, Coca-Cola’s flagship formula remains unchanged — but American consumers will soon get to choose between two sugary classics.

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