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Trump Says Coke Will Shift to Cane Sugar
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – President Trump claimed Coca-Cola will switch to real cane sugar, causing Archer-Daniels-Midland's stock to fall while Coca-Cola's rose slightly, amid health advocates' concerns over corn syrup.
- President Trump announced on Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its soda sold in the United States.
- He made this claim amid concerns about rising obesity and diabetes rates and ongoing discussions about sugar substitutes in soft drinks.
- Coca-Cola currently uses high-fructose corn syrup in its original sodas, and the company acknowledged Trump's enthusiasm but has not confirmed the ingredient change.
- The Corn Refiners Association warned that replacing corn syrup with cane sugar could cost thousands of American jobs, reduce farm income, and increase sugar imports without health benefits.
- This announcement has caused investor reactions and highlights tensions between health advocacy, economic interests, and the beverage industry's future formulations.
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