Devlin Sumner

10/09/2026

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For decades, soda fans swore there was a difference, and Coca-Cola is finally proving them right with its actions. Coca-Cola announced plans to introduce a version of its namesake cola made with cane sugar in the U.S. this fall, a major shift from the high-fructose corn syrup formula the company has used to sweeten its flagship soda since the 1980s.

The brand originally used cane sugar until the mid-1980s, when it switched to high-fructose corn syrup to cut costs. Since then, American consumers have only been able to get the cane-sugar version by buying imported Mexican Coke, often recognizable by its glass bottles and cult following. Coke has also sold Mexican Coke, which is made with cane sugar, in the U.S. since 2005.

Coca-Cola will not be replacing its high-fructose corn syrup formula completely, only adding the U.S. cane sugar option to the lineup, mirroring similar versions already available in Europe and Mexico. The new Coke Classic made with cane sugar has started hitting shelves in select U.S. markets, though it will only be available in 12-ounce glass bottles in a measured rollout.

The news came after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had been speaking with Coca-Cola about using "REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States" instead of high-fructose corn syrup, which the company had declined to confirm until the official announcement. Rivals PepsiCo and Dr Pepper have been selling versions of their trademark colas sweetened with cane sugar in the U.S. since 2009.

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