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Coca-Cola's Potential Sugar Shift Sparks Farmer Concerns

7/21/2025

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President Trump revealed that Coca-Cola may transition from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in its U.S. drinks, a move that aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health goals. While Coca-Cola has yet to confirm this shift, Iowa farmers worry about the potential fallout on corn prices as consumer demand for low- or no-sugar options rises.

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President Trump revealed that Coca-Cola may transition from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in its U.S. drinks, a move that aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health goals. While Coca-Cola has yet to confirm this shift, Iowa farmers worry about the potential fallout on corn prices as consumer demand for low- or no-sugar options rises.