Former President Donald Trump recently shared on Truth Social that Coca-Cola has agreed to replace corn syrup with real cane sugar in its beverages in the United States. This announcement comes in light of concerns raised by Trump's Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., regarding the health implications of corn syrup. Trump expressed gratitude to Coca-Cola's leadership, indicating that the change would enhance product quality.
Coca-Cola responded positively to Trump's enthusiasm, mentioning that further details about new, innovative offerings would soon be communicated. Traditionally, Coke products in the US have utilized corn syrup, while versions sold in countries like Mexico and the UK primarily use cane sugar. Speaking to investors earlier this year, Coca-Cola's CEO James Quincey stated the company is focused on reducing sugar in its beverages through recipe changes and enhanced marketing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health initiative, Make America Healthy Again, have pushed for American companies to eliminate certain ingredients like corn syrup, seed oils, and artificial dyes from their products, linking these to health concerns. Kennedy has also critiqued the high level of sugar consumption by Americans and aims to revise nationwide dietary guidelines.
While Trump himself is known to enjoy Diet Coke, which contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and has a button installed on his desk for easy access, the president's support for a more natural ingredient in Coca-Cola signals a potential shift in consumer preferences towards health-conscious products.
