Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real sugar in its U.S. beverages instead of high-fructose corn syrup. This decision comes amid health concerns raised by the Trump administration's Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., regarding corn syrup's potential negative health impacts.
Trump expressed his gratitude to Coca-Cola's leadership for this initiative, which he believes will be a positive change. However, Coca-Cola's spokesperson did not confirm any formula change, only expressing appreciation for Trump's enthusiasm and hinting at future product innovations.
Currently, Coca-Cola in the U.S. uses corn syrup, while in countries like Mexico, the UK, and Australia, sugar is preferred. A shift to sugar in the U.S. could adversely affect American corn growers, according to John Bode, CEO of the Corn Refiners Association. He warned that such a change could lead to job losses, reduced agricultural income, and increased sugar imports without nutritional benefits.
Health Secretary Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" campaign advocates for the removal of ingredients like corn syrup and artificial dyes from products due to health concerns.
