The former president claims the switch to cane sugar will be a beneficial change for consumers, supported by his Health Secretary's advocacy for healthier ingredients.
Coca-Cola to Switch to Real Cane Sugar in US Drinks, Trump Announces
Coca-Cola to Switch to Real Cane Sugar in US Drinks, Trump Announces
Trump reveals Coca-Cola's decision amid health concerns about corn syrup.
In a recent announcement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump stated that Coca-Cola has agreed to transition to using real cane sugar in its beverages sold in the United States. This decision comes after concerns voiced by Trump's Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., about the health implications associated with corn syrup, which Coca-Cola has typically used in its American recipes.
"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," Trump declared in his post, expressing gratitude to those involved in the decision-making at Coca-Cola. A spokesperson for the beverage giant responded positively, stating, "We appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm. More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon."
Trump further expressed optimism regarding the move, saying, "This will be a very good move by them - You'll see. It's just better." While Coca-Cola products in the U.S. have relied on corn syrup, many international markets, including Mexico and the UK, have benefited from cane sugar sweetening.
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey noted in April that the company is actively working on reducing sugar in its beverages and aiming to raise awareness of their evolving product portfolio. Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again initiative promotes the removal of potentially harmful ingredients, including corn syrup, seed oils, and artificial dyes, aligning with his broader efforts to combat health issues linked to diet.
As a frequent consumer of Diet Coke, which includes aspartame as a sweetener, Trump maintains personal preferences regarding beverage choices. His unique access to the drink, through a custom-installed button in the Oval Office's Resolute Desk for immediate service, showcases his long-standing affinity for soda. The change in Coca-Cola's formulation is expected to stimulate further discussions about American dietary practices as Kennedy seeks to reform national health guidelines this summer.
"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," Trump declared in his post, expressing gratitude to those involved in the decision-making at Coca-Cola. A spokesperson for the beverage giant responded positively, stating, "We appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm. More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon."
Trump further expressed optimism regarding the move, saying, "This will be a very good move by them - You'll see. It's just better." While Coca-Cola products in the U.S. have relied on corn syrup, many international markets, including Mexico and the UK, have benefited from cane sugar sweetening.
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey noted in April that the company is actively working on reducing sugar in its beverages and aiming to raise awareness of their evolving product portfolio. Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again initiative promotes the removal of potentially harmful ingredients, including corn syrup, seed oils, and artificial dyes, aligning with his broader efforts to combat health issues linked to diet.
As a frequent consumer of Diet Coke, which includes aspartame as a sweetener, Trump maintains personal preferences regarding beverage choices. His unique access to the drink, through a custom-installed button in the Oval Office's Resolute Desk for immediate service, showcases his long-standing affinity for soda. The change in Coca-Cola's formulation is expected to stimulate further discussions about American dietary practices as Kennedy seeks to reform national health guidelines this summer.
