Coca-Cola to switch to genuine sugarcane in its products, the President announces via social media platforms
In a significant move for the beverage industry, Coca-Cola has announced that it will switch from high fructose corn syrup to real cane sugar in its U.S. products. This change, brokered with the involvement of President Trump, was confirmed in reports from July 2025.
The decision comes in response to long-standing concerns about Coca-Cola's ingredients, expressed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the past. Kennedy's concerns are not solely focused on the use of artificial sweeteners, but encompass the overall composition of the company's products.
Kennedy's concerns may extend to other additives used in Coca-Cola's products, including the use of corn syrup. For decades, Coca-Cola has relied on corn syrup for its sweetness, but the company is now set to return to using real cane sugar.
It is important to note that Kennedy's concerns about Coca-Cola's ingredients are not exclusive to the current administration's statements. In fact, Kennedy's concerns about Coca-Cola's ingredients have been publicly communicated in the past.
The switch to real cane sugar marks a significant change for Coca-Cola, as it seeks to address concerns about the health implications of its products. While this change is a positive step, it remains to be seen how it will impact the taste and consumer preferences for Coca-Cola's products.
Sources: [1] ABC News, "Coca-Cola to Switch to Real Cane Sugar in U.S. Products," July 2025,
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s concerns about Coca-Cola's products extend beyond just artificial sweeteners, encompassing other additives like corn syrup, which the company has relied on for its sweetness for decades.
- Kennedy's long-standing concerns about Coca-Cola's ingredients, particularly the use of corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, are not limited to the current administration's statements, but have been publicly communicated for many years.
