Coke, Cane and Sugar
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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.
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President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fal
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.
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.
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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.
President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S.