Former President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to replace high-fructose corn syrup with real cane sugar in its beverages sold across the United States.
In a Truth Social post shared Tuesday, Trump wrote, “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… This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It’s just better.” Coca-Cola has not yet confirmed the statement publicly, and the BBC has contacted the company for comment.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump announces that Coca-Cola will be switching to REAL cane sugar in their U.S. products after speaking with him
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 16, 2025
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Currently, Coca-Cola products in the U.S. use corn syrup, while versions sold in countries such as Mexico and the UK are typically made with cane sugar. Trump’s statement aligns with recent criticism from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has advocated for the removal of corn syrup, seed oils, and artificial dyes from American food products. His “Make America Healthy Again” initiative ties these ingredients to several health concerns.
In April, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey told investors the company was making progress on sugar reduction by changing recipes and increasing awareness through global marketing.
While Trump is a known fan of Diet Coke — even having a dedicated button for it in the Oval Office — this potential ingredient shift represents a broader health-focused initiative backed by key figures in the Republican Party.
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