US EditionTrump Wants Real Sugar in Coke — But Food Experts and Farmers Warn of a Bigger Cost
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – President Trump claimed Coca-Cola will switch to real cane sugar, causing Archer-Daniels-Midland's stock to fall while Coca-Cola's rose slightly, amid health advocates' concerns over corn syrup.
- President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday via Truth Social that Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in its U.S. Coke products.
- The announcement followed ongoing discussions amid concerns about high-fructose corn syrup’s role in rising obesity and diabetes rates tracked by the CDC.
- Coca-Cola appreciated Trump's enthusiasm in a statement and promised more details on new product innovations but has not confirmed the ingredient change.
- In 2023, U.S. consumption of high-fructose corn syrup reached approximately 5.7 million short tons, while domestic sugarcane production is forecasted to total around 4.1 million short tons, illustrating the relative economic scale of these sweeteners.
- Experts warn that replacing corn syrup with cane sugar may cost U.S. manufacturing jobs, depress farm incomes, and increase sugar imports without nutritional benefits.
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