So far only in some glass bottles. Is coca cola going to change to cane sugar in cans and plastic bottles? If so, when?

I wouldn't count on it happening for their regular off the shelf stuff.

That is what I heard

MagnumLoad said:

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That is what I heard

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Confirmed

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/22/nx-s1-5476161/coca-cola-cane-sugar-coke-trump-recipe

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Quincey said the new offering would "complement" Coca-Cola's core portfolio of drinks, suggesting it could arrive as an alternative, rather than a replacement, for its flagship Coke product.

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Coke transition to cane sugar

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Taper slowly my friend. The withdrawals will be hell.

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Quincey said the new offering would "complement" Coca-Cola's core portfolio of drinks, suggesting it could arrive as an alternative, rather than a replacement, for its flagship Coke product.

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Exactly, it will likely be a more expensive offering probably sold in glass bottles in a four pack. There's virtually zero chance of mass produced 12 packs being made with cane sugar and sold at the same price as regular coke.

Thought this was going to be a thread about Colombia.

sleepybeagle said:

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Does anyone remember back in the 80s when you could get a soda in a glass bottle with a styrofoam label for insolation? That was a quality way to enjoy a beverage.

I sure miss this...

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Mayor West said:

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Just tried snorting cane sugar, not even close to the same effect as coke

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Funny enough, we used to snort pixie sticks in elementary school on dares. (Remember D.A.R.E.?)

I tried it once, and it gets into your blood stream, and the sugar makes your muscles weak for a few minutes.

I got suspended, in elementary school, for betting people I could beat them in a race if they sniffed half a pixie stick first. I was undefeated.

To experience this thing first hand, get a friend to squeeze two sugar cubes in their hand for 10 minutes right after you wet their palm with a rag. Then arm-wrestle them. The impact of the sugar absorbed through the skin will make that arm much, much weaker.

Part of the reason for this is that store brands are starting to make headway with real sugar colas. I don't drink a lot of cola, but when I do, it is almost always H-E-B pure cane sugar soda.

This is a competitive response to a market threat, nothing more.

sleepybeagle said:

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Does anyone remember back in the 80s when you could get a soda in a glass bottle with a styrofoam label for insolation? That was a quality way to enjoy a beverage.

I sure miss this...

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We all do. Thanks Obama.

Since 2020, I've been buying coca cola from Mexico. Nothing taste as refreshing than an ice cold glass bottle of coke from Mexico.

It's odd that sugar choices are a political forum discussion, but I can't deny that yes, even sugar is politically divisive these days.

Seems like it's guaranteed to increase the price, eventually if not right away.

I'd like to see them take the opportunity to start selling the sugar free sodas cheaper to reflect that, rather than spreading the added cost across all the versions.

AtomicActuator said:

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It's odd that sugar choices are a political forum discussion, but I can't deny that yes, even sugar is politically divisive these days.

Seems like it's guaranteed to increase the price, eventually if not right away.

I'd like to see them take the opportunity to start selling the sugar free sodas cheaper to reflect that, rather than spreading the added cost across all the versions.

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Well corn syrup is turbo fuel for most cancers and the entire war on heart disease was based on false science that fat caused heart disease when it was SUGAR.

See, that seems like a science and health topic, not politics, but I also can't argue that it is in fact also politically charged these days.

It's almost like there are no non-divisive topics these days.

Refined cans Sugar is just as bad for you as corn syrup.

BusterAg said:

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Part of the reason for this is that store brands are starting to make headway with real sugar colas. I don't drink a lot of cola, but when I do, it is almost always H-E-B pure cane sugar soda.

This is a competitive response to a market threat, nothing more.

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Other than Mexican Cokes which cost way too much, I discovered Abita Root Beer at Spec's and that is my current fave.

https://abita.com/brew/root-beer/

I heard late last year that there may be supply constraints on the amount of real sugar they need to make the change.

sleepybeagle said:

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Does anyone remember back in the 80s when you could get a soda in a glass bottle with a styrofoam label for insolation? That was a quality way to enjoy a beverage.

I sure miss this...

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Yep. We would carefully peel down the wrap to where it went about 2-3 inches from the bottom and then strike it directly. Made a boom sound. Sometimes it could be quite loud.

Seems like their were 2 sizes of bottles -- the one you pictured here and a smaller size. Don't recall specific ounces, though. My senior (HS) year in Physics, our teacher would give the lesson, then go to the lounge and get whoever gave her money for one a coke like this, but it was the smaller version. For some reason, I had trouble getting a grip on the top to open them. My buddy, all 120 lbs. of him, if soaking wet and holding multiple barbels, would rip one open without a problem. I just handed mine to him and said, "here, Muscles!"

Fun times!

We talked about it when it was first announced.

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3549751

Teslag said:

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Refined cans Sugar is just as bad for you as corn syrup.

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Don't care. It tastes better.

Dr Pepper carried a "Heritage" line for a while that was in a green label and had real sugar. It was always at the same price as the corn syrup version. I bought it for years until they discontinued it last year. So sad.

Guess what? Whether you sweeten soda with cane sugar or HFCS is irrelevant. Cane sugar breaks down into fructose and glucose in an acidic environment.

Live hear a little Mexican restaurant that makes awesome breakfasts and sells pure can Coke in bottles with the best damn huevos chorizo with tortillas, beans and rice. Mmmmmmakes you think.

The Sun said:

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Guess what? Whether you sweeten soda with cane sugar or HFCS is irrelevant. Cane sugar breaks down into fructose and glucose in an acidic environment.

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Yep, I was going to post the same video. The phosphoric acid renders the type of sugar irrelevant after an hour

kb2001 said:

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The Sun said:

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Guess what? Whether you sweeten soda with cane sugar or HFCS is irrelevant. Cane sugar breaks down into fructose and glucose in an acidic environment.

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Yep, I was going to post the same video. The phosphoric acid renders the type of sugar irrelevant after an hour

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What if you drink it while on a conveyor, Mr. Science Guy!?

One store in a nearby town used to sell Jones Soda made with cane sugar.

It was awfully good, but they discontinued it after a while.

Sugar water is for hummingbirds

Probably bad for hummingbirds too.

We used to drive to Dublin(or within their 30 mi range) and buy 7 or 8 cases of Dr Pepper w/real sugar.
Most of those cases were for people that "put in an order" for us to pick up.

Haven't had soda of any kind since 2018.

sleepybeagle said:

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Does anyone remember back in the 80s when you could get a soda in a glass bottle with a styrofoam label for insolation? That was a quality way to enjoy a beverage.

I sure miss this...

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When I worked at Sun Microsystems an instructor quipped that Mountain Dew was the fastest to sell out at the training center.