Why Coke Isn't Getting Rid of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

In this episode of The Journal, Annie Minoff and Laura Cooper discuss the possibility of Coca-Cola switching back to using cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its classic Coke recipe. The conversation is sparked by a post from Donald Trump claiming Coca-Cola agreed to switch back to cane sugar. Laura expresses skepticism due to the limited supply and higher cost of sugar compared to high-fructose corn syrup, which the U.S. has an abundance of. They delve into the history of Coke's switch to high-fructose corn syrup in the 1980s due to sugar import restrictions and explore the health concerns associated with both sweeteners. Ultimately, Coca-Cola announced it will release a new product line using cane sugar, but will continue using high-fructose corn syrup in its classic Coke.