Coca-Cola’s Trump-Approved Soda Begins To Roll Out In The United States

After a push from President Donald Trump earlier this year, Coca-Cola has officially begun selling its iconic cola made with real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in select parts of the United States.

A company representative confirmed to CNN that the rollout has started in “select” American cities and retailers, marking the fulfillment of an agreement Trump announced over the summer when he said the beverage giant had “agreed” to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola production.

Coca-Cola’s cane sugar formula is hardly new overseas. Many versions sold abroad—such as in Mexico—already use the ingredient, and several other drinks under the company’s umbrella, including Simply lemonade, Gold Peak iced tea, and Costa canned coffee, are already sweetened with cane sugar domestically.

The shift also aligns with the stance of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has repeatedly condemned high-fructose corn syrup as a harmful additive. The ingredient, long a staple in American sodas due to its lower cost, has faced growing criticism over health concerns and its link to obesity.

While some consumers may welcome the nostalgic taste of sugar-based Coke, nutrition experts have long cautioned that both sweeteners carry health risks. As one previous CNN report noted, soda “isn’t healthy, whether it is made with cane sugar or corn syrup.”

The new rollout comes as Coca-Cola leans into a diversified product lineup emphasizing “better-for-you” drinks, including flavored waters, teas, and low- or zero-sugar options. The company recently relaunched its BodyArmor line and continues to see strong sales from its Smartwater brand.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar remains one of its biggest success stories. The company said the product’s global volume surged 14% last quarter, driving stock prices up more than 3% in early Tuesday trading.

{Matzav.com}