Coca-Cola Firm confirmed on Tuesday that it’s going to launch a cane sugar model of its iconic drink within the U.S. amid President Trump’s “enthusiasm,” coming lower than every week after the president revealed the change on social media.
“As part of its ongoing innovation agenda, this fall in the United States, the company plans to launch an offering made with U.S. cane sugar to expand its Trademark Coca-Cola product range,” the corporate stated in a information launch.
The Atlanta-based firm stated the addition is “designed to complement the company’s strong core portfolio and offer more choices across occasions and preferences.”
Trump stated in a submit on Reality Social final week that Coca-Cola agreed to make use of cane sugar in its flagship drink as an alternative of high-fructose corn syrup.
“I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” the president wrote on Wednesday. “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!”
The smooth drink big didn’t verify the change final week, however stated it appreciated Trump’s “enthusiasm” for the model and that extra particulars on “new innovative offerings within our Coca‑Cola product range will be shared soon.”
The soda offered within the U.S. is often sweetened with corn syrup, whereas different nations — like Mexico, already use cane sugar. The “Mexican Coke” can also be offered within the U.S.
Trump has been a longtime aficionado of Weight-reduction plan Coke, with the president having a crimson button put in on the Resolute Desk throughout his first time period. When pressed, a staffer would deliver the drink to the president.
