Consumers are increasingly seeking no-sugar options from Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, using aspartame and stevia, saw 14% growth in global case volumes. PepsiCo also reported 60% of sales volumes from low- or no-sugar drinks. President Trump’s statement on Coke switching to cane sugar in the U.S. has not been confirmed.

Coca-Cola might offer a cane sugar-sweetened version in the U.S., like rival Pepsi. High fructose corn syrup has been used in U.S. Coke since the 1980s. The corn industry opposes replacing it with cane sugar. Coca-Cola defends high fructose corn syrup’s safety.

Recent trends show a growing demand for low- and no-sugar drinks. Original Coke remains the top seller in the U.S., but Coke Zero Sugar’s market share is increasing. Health halo drinks like Olipop are pressuring legacy soda makers. Nutritionists advise limiting added sugars, regardless of form.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has spoken out against sugar, calling it “poison.” Kennedy’s agency is expected to release updated nutrition guidelines. Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners are also named as concerns in a government report. AP Health and Science Editor Jonathan Poet contributed to this report.

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