Coca-Cola says it will use 'U.S. cane sugar' in a new drink offering
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Coca-Cola is set to introduce a new product made with U.S. cane sugar this fall, expanding its Coca-Cola range due to consumer demand for differentiated products. This new soda will complement existing offerings rather than replace them. The initiative aligns with recent discussions involving President Trump about using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in Coca-Cola’s flagship drink. The use of domestic cane sugar may influence the drink's cost as U.S. pricing is impacted by high trade barriers against imported sugar.
Coca-Cola plans to launch a new offering made with U.S. cane sugar this fall, responding to consumer interest in differentiated experiences beyond their core portfolio.
Chairman and CEO James Quincey noted that this new cane sugar option would complement Coca-Cola's existing drinks, suggesting it is an alternative rather than a replacement.
President Trump praised Coca-Cola's decision to use cane sugar, aligning this move with his economic priorities and the recent tariffs he imposed on foreign sugar.
The price of sugar in the U.S. is influenced by high trade barriers against imports, which could affect the cost of the new Coca-Cola offering.
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