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'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola plans to change a key ingredient in their products sold in the United States. Trump stated, "It's just better!", suggesting that the company would be making this change. However, Coca-Cola has not confirmed Trump's claim. In response, the company simply stated that they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm" without providing any further details about potential changes to their formula. The article does not provide any additional information about the specific ingredient that Trump is referring to or the reasons behind the alleged change. It remains unclear whether Coca-Cola has any plans to modify their US recipe, as the company has not made any official announcement on the matter. The article presents the conflicting statements without taking a stance, leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions about the accuracy of Trump's claim and Coca-Cola's intentions.

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Trump’s claims of a Coca-Cola agreement quickly go flat as nutritionists groan

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola had agreed to use a "much healthier" sweetener in their products. However, this claim was quickly dismissed by nutritionists and health experts. While Coca-Cola…

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Trump’s claims of a Coca-Cola agreement quickly go flat as nutritionists groan

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola had agreed to use a "much healthier" sweetener in their products. However, this claim was quickly dismissed by nutritionists and health…

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Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?

Former US President Donald Trump has urged Coca-Cola to revert to using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its recipe. Trump argued that cane sugar is a healthier alternative, providing a better taste and…

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'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola plans to change a key ingredient in their products sold in the United States. Trump stated, "It's just better!", suggesting that the company…

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaJul 17, 2025

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola had agreed to use a "much healthier" sweetener in their products. However, this claim was quickly dismissed by nutritionists and health experts. While Coca-Cola…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCJul 17, 2025

Former US President Donald Trump has urged Coca-Cola to revert to using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its recipe. Trump argued that cane sugar is a healthier alternative, providing a better taste and quality. The…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCJul 16, 2025

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump claimed that Coca-Cola plans to change a key ingredient in their products sold in the United States. Trump stated, "It's just better!", suggesting that the company would be making this…

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