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President Donald Trump’s emphasis Coca-Cola will make its signature soda in the US using cane sugar According to a new report, there has already been a problem.
Trump, A Famous fans of Diet Cokeannounced in July that he spoke with coca cola “About using real cane sugar in Coke in the United States, and they’ve agreed to do that.” American Coke is usually made with high fructose corn syrup, while Mexican Coke – which is imported from Mexico and packaged in glass bottles – uses cane sugar.
Coca-Cola began officially importing Mexican Coke into the US in 2005, and now has a following on social media, the new York Times Report.
Coca-Cola Chief Financial Officer John Murphy said bloomberg The company has begun production of Coke made from US cane sugar, but it will initially only be available through a limited roll-out due to supply chain issues.
“This is going to be a measured roll-out,” Murphy said. “There is only a certain amount of sugarcane available in the United States.”
Murphy told the outlet that in addition to Chinese supply issues, the increase in production of glass bottles — which require different processes than cans — has also limited the roll-out.
“If you look at the success of Mexican Coke in the United States, it’s a combination of product and package and we are very eager to offer that same combination using American cane sugar,” he said.
The company’s “phased rollout” will begin in select stores before expanding in 2026, Bloomberg reports.
When contacted for comment about the new product, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said Independent The product is rolling out this fall.
“This fall, we introduced a new 12-ounce single-serve glass bottle in select U.S. markets, offering consumers a classic and timeless way to enjoy Coca-Cola Original flavor made with American cane sugar,” the spokesperson said. “This launch reflects our continued commitment to giving people more ways to enjoy their favorite beverages.”
Coca-Cola first announced the project in July, days after the president said he had spoken with the company.
“As part of its ongoing innovation agenda, this fall in the United States, the company plans to launch an offering made from American cane sugar to expand its trademark Coca-Cola product range,” the company said in its second quarter. earnings report,
“This addition is designed to complement the company’s strong core portfolio and provide greater choice in opportunities and priorities.”
Trump’s talks with Coca-Cola come amid his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has also weighed in on the issue. to applaud Steak ‘n Shake announced in July that it would introduce Coca-Cola made with cane sugar.
“Maha is winning,” Kennedy wrote.
While high fructose corn syrup consumption has negative health effects, Nutrition experts have said that cane sugar is not necessarily healthy.
“Our bodies won’t know if it’s cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. We just know it’s sugar and we need to break it down,” says Caroline Susi, a registered dietitian nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Health,