Coca-Cola announced today it will release a new version of its classic soda sweetened with U.S. sugar, which could benefit Louisiana’s sugarcane industry. Louisiana ranks second in the country in sugar cane produced, nearly 14 million tons of sugarcane each year. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain is excited about the news.”
“Thank you to the other companies following suit to make all the products sweet and even more tasty with good old cane sugar,” Strain said.
President Trump said last week he spoke with Coca-Cola about using real cane sugar in Coke in the United States. Coke products sold in the UK and Mexico already use cane sugar. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior says cane sugar is healthier than corn syrup. Strain says Coca-Cola’s decision to use cane syrup could have a big impact on Louisiana.
“And I tell you what, there’s nothing more natural and more tasty, and we’re excited that sugar is at 37 cents today. We’ve seen an uptick over the last few days,” Strain noted.
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