Trump Claims Influence on Coca-Cola's Ingredient Shift

On his social media platform, Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced that he successfully persuaded Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar for its U.S. cola, describing it as a remarkable decision.

The Push for Cane Sugar

A fan of Diet Coke himself, Trump shared that he actively engaged in discussions with Coca-Cola to suggest this ingredient change, to which they purportedly agreed. Efforts to get a confirmation from Coca-Cola by CBS MoneyWatch were not met with a response.

Current Manufacturing Practices

While Coca-Cola in the United States utilizes high-fructose corn syrup as detailed on their website, the company has been known to produce cola using cane sugar in countries like Mexico, where the product often comes in glass bottles.

Trump expressed his gratitude towards Coca-Cola's executives by stating this shift will prove to be a smart choice. "It's just better," he proclaimed confidently.