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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Claims Coca-Cola Will Use Cane Sugar in U.S. Beverages
Caption: Trump Claims Coca-Cola Will Use Cane Sugar in U.S. Beverages. President Donald Trump revealed that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its U.S. beverages following discussions with the company. Trump shared the news via Truth Social, thanking those in authority at Coca-Cola for agreeing to make the change. A spokesperson for Coca-Cola confirmed the change, stating that the company will soon reveal details on new offerings with cane sugar. Coca-Cola products in the U.S. are typically sweetened with corn syrup, whereas other countries use cane sugar for sweetening. Trump’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which advocates for healthier food formulations, is part of his broader efforts to improve food ingredients. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been critical of the American diet, particularly high sugar consumption, and advocates for whole foods and ingredient changes. The MAHA Commission report raised concerns about high-fructose corn syrup’s role in childhood obesity and chronic diseases, prompting this move by Coca-Cola. The Corn Refiners Association criticized the move, arguing that replacing corn syrup with cane sugar would harm American jobs and increase foreign sugar imports. The Trump administration has also supported efforts to exclude sodas from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), applying additional pressure to beverage companies. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Coca-Cola,cane sugar,Donald Trump,MAHA initiative,corn syrup,Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,childhood obesity,SNAP,food industry changes,health policy
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