For the first time in over 40 years, Coca‑Cola is bringing back a cane sugar–sweetened version of its iconic soda to the U.S. this fall. The move marks a nostalgic shift for the beverage giant, which famously replaced real sugar with high‑fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the early 1980s due to rising costs.

Dr. Akshay Syal joins NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz for a blind taste test comparing the current corn syrup formula and the cane sugar version of Coca-Cola’s flavored soda, while also explaining the health differences between the two.

Soda giants Coca-Cola and Pepsi both announced new beverages this week. Here's what they are and when customers can get them.

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.

Shares of Coca-Cola Co. KO rose 0.7% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the beverage giant reported second-quarter profit that beat expectations and nudged up its full-year growth outlook, even as revenue came up a bit shy.