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Coca-Cola Introduces Cane Sugar Soda Amid Controversy

10/22/2025

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Coca-Cola is rolling out a cane sugar soda in select U.S. markets in 12-ounce glass bottles.
The rollout will be gradual due to limited cane sugar and glass bottle production, per CFO John Murphy.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Coca-Cola agreed to the change.
Health experts note there is no consensus on whether cane sugar is healthier than high-fructose corn syrup.

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Coca-Cola is rolling out a cane sugar soda in select U.S. markets in 12-ounce glass bottles.
The rollout will be gradual due to limited cane sugar and glass bottle production, per CFO John Murphy.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Coca-Cola agreed to the change.
Health experts note there is no consensus on whether cane sugar is healthier than high-fructose corn syrup.