Coca-Cola to Launch New Soda With Cane Sugar
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Coke’s cane sugar announcement bugs some farmers, but is unlikely to impact South Dakota corn prices
Very little of South Dakota’s corn is used to produce sweetened beverages, but the crop’s boosters in the state say a nationwide shift toward cane sugar is an unwelcome sign for corn farmers. Coca-Cola announced its intention to offer cane sugar-sweetened beverages this week.
Coca-Cola will offer cane sugar Coke in the U.S., but health experts say it's no better than corn syrup for wellness. This live blog is now closed.
Coca-Cola 's announcement that it is releasing a cane sugar-based version of its primary soda — made with American sugar — has Louisiana sugar cane farmers excited, but not yet making plans to expand.
Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.