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President Trump said that he’s convinced Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in its U.S. cola, writing on his Truth Social app that “this will be a very good move by them.”
Mr. Trump, who is a fan of Diet Coke, wrote in the post that he had been “speaking to Coca-Cola” about the suggestion, adding that “they have agreed to do so.”
In an email to CBS News, Coca-Cola said, “We appreciate President Trump’s enthusiasm for our iconic Coca-Cola brand. More details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon.” The company didn’t add details about those offerings.
Coca-Cola already produces its eponymous drink with cane sugar outside the U.S., most notably in Mexico, where it’s sold in glass bottles. But in the U.S., the soda is made with high-fructose corn syrup, according to Coca-Cola’s website.
“I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!” Trump wrote in his post.
Shares of Coca-Cola fell 9 cents, or 0.13%, to $69.27 in Wednesday trading.
Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports.
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