Coca-Cola to launch cane sugar Coke in US
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Coca-Cola's move comes a week after President Trump said he had been talking to the soft drink giant about using cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup in its signature drink.
Coca-Cola announced plans on Tuesday to distribute in the United States a version of its signature soft drink with cane sugar, a move that comes after Diet Coke-loving President Donald Trump took credit last week for pressuring the company to switch.
After nudge from President Trump, Coca-Cola says it plans to sell a line of soda for U.S. market that uses natural cane sugar.
As Coca-Cola confirms plans to release the cane sugar alternative in the U.S., some nutritionists said there is little health benefit as a replacement for high-fructose corn syrup.