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Group 1 - Coca-Cola plans to launch a new cola product using American cane sugar this fall, responding to consumer preferences for healthier alternatives [1] - The initiative is part of a broader movement led by health advocates, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, aiming to change the ingredients used in the food and beverage industry [1][3] - Kennedy claims that while both cane sugar and high fructose corn syrup are unhealthy, cane sugar has some nutritional advantages over high fructose corn syrup [1] Group 2 - The U.S. domestic cane sugar production is insufficient to meet the demand from beverage giants, with annual consumption at approximately 12.5 million tons, while domestic production is only about 4 million tons [3] - The current sugar refining capacity in the U.S. makes it nearly impossible to satisfy Coca-Cola's needs if it fully transitions to cane sugar [3] - The ongoing trade war may complicate the situation, as it could lead to increased import tariffs on sugar from countries like Brazil and Mexico [3] Group 3 - A significant shift from high fructose corn syrup to cane sugar could negatively impact the corn industry, particularly in Iowa, the largest corn-producing state in the U.S. [3][4] - The production of high fructose corn syrup requires approximately 2.5 pounds of corn for every pound produced, indicating a potential decrease in corn demand if Coca-Cola changes its sweetener [3] - The U.S. Corn Refiners Association warns that eliminating high fructose corn syrup from food and beverage supplies could lower corn prices by up to 34 cents per bushel, resulting in a loss of $5.1 billion in farm income [4]