Trump Claims Coca-Cola to Revert to Cane Sugar Formula

President Says Beverage Giant Will Adopt Brown Sugar Recipe, Citing Health Initiative

President **Donald Trump** has declared victory in his efforts to influence Coca-Cola’s U.S. beverage formula, asserting the company will revert to using brown sugar. He believes the cane sugar-based version, common in markets like Mexico and the U.K., offers a superior taste.

Health Push and Recipe Change

The Atlanta-based company, which began using a corn-derived glucose syrup sweetener in 1980 to manage costs, has been largely non-committal on the specifics of any recipe alteration. A Coca-Cola spokesperson indicated that new product announcements are imminent.

This potential shift aligns with the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, a public health campaign aimed at encouraging food companies to reduce unhealthy ingredients. **President Trump**, a noted Diet Coke enthusiast, has championed efforts to combat issues like obesity and diabetes, particularly in children, linking processed foods and sweeteners to these health concerns.

“The White House has been working with major food and beverage companies to encourage healthier options for Americans. We are seeing progress in this area.”

—Anonymous White House Official

Economic and Political Crosscurrents

Beyond health, economic factors are at play. Corn is a highly versatile U.S. agricultural product, supporting numerous industries and wielding significant political influence. Conversely, Florida, **President Trump**’s home state when not in Washington, is a leading producer of brown sugar.

The U.S. corn industry association has voiced concerns, warning that a switch to sugar could jeopardize thousands of jobs and increase reliance on foreign sugar imports. The White House has not yet issued a further statement on these economic implications.

This development echoes past beverage industry shake-ups. In 1985, Coca-Cola’s introduction of “New Coke” faced widespread consumer backlash, ultimately leading to the reintroduction of the original formula. Currently, the average American consumes approximately 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day, contributing to rising rates of type 2 diabetes (CDC, 2023).