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Coke taste test: Gadi Schwartz tries both versions amid Trump change demand
NBC News· 2025-07-23 04:00
tweet, huh, Hie. Well, let's bring in NBC News medical reporter, Dr. . Oxy Sel, to do, you know, to do a blind taste test for science here.Uh, we've got traditional American Coca-Cola. We've got some Refresco Mexican cola, as we call it. Mexican Coca-Cola.Um, look, I haven't had Coca-Cola in a really long time. Like, it's been years. When was the last time you >> Yeah, we were talking before.I think middle school. Middle school was the last time I had a non-diet regular Coca-Cola. Okay.So, your Yeah, your p ...
Coca-Cola to launch Coke with U.S. cane sugar after push by Trump
NBC News· 2025-07-23 00:00
Product & Marketing Strategy - Coca-Cola is introducing a version made with American cane sugar in the US, offering consumers more choice [1][2][3] - This new product complements the existing version made with high fructose corn syrup, which will remain available [3] - The company's move aligns with a "make America healthy again" movement, potentially driven by consumer preferences for cane sugar [4] Health & Nutritional Aspects - Both cane sugar and high fructose corn syrup versions have roughly the same calories and sugar content per ounce [4] - There are no significant health benefits from substituting cane sugar for high fructose corn syrup; the primary difference is taste [5] - The sugar content in a standard bottle is about the same as in two and a half full-size chocolate bars [5] Consumer Perception & Taste - Consumers perceive the cane sugar version as "better," "more fresh," and having "more flavor" [3] - Taste is a significant factor for consumers, making the switch to cane sugar appealing to some [5] Competitive Landscape - Coca-Cola already uses cane sugar in its Mexican version [3] - The introduction of American cane sugar Coca-Cola could be a response to consumer demand and potentially competitive pressure [2][3]
Trump says Coke will use real cane sugar in U.S. products
NBC News· 2025-07-17 13:49
Company Strategy - Coca-Cola is considering using real cane sugar following criticism of high fructose corn syrup [1] - The company appreciates President Trump's enthusiasm for the brand [1] - More details on innovative offerings will be shared soon [2] Production & Cost - US Coke bottlers switched to corn syrup in the 1980s as a cost-cutting move [2] - Returning to sugar in US production could affect the nation's corn farmers [2] Market & Consumer Preference - The company has long indulged fans of cane sugar by importing glass bottles of Mexican Coke [2] - President Trump is a noted Diet Coke drinker [1]