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Coca-Cola has revealed plans to launch a new variant of its iconic soft drink sweetened with cane sugar in the US, following a recent push from President Donald Trump, who has advocated for a shift away from high-fructose corn syrup in favour of cane sugar, framing it as a healthier alternative.

As political rhetoric once again puts high-fructose corn syrup under the spotlight, FoodBev’s Leah Smith unpacks Donald Trump’s unexpected call for Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar.

Ohly, a global supplier of yeast-based ingredients and culinary powders, has debuted two new hot sauce powders: ProDry Chipotle Puree Powder and ProDry Aged Red Jalapeño Sauce Powder.

Jungbunzlauer, a leading producer of sustainable ingredients, has introduced its latest innovation – TayaGel LA, a low-acyl gellan gum – at this year’s IFT FIRST 2025 conference in Chicago.

US President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola has agreed to replace high-fructose corn syrup with real cane sugar in its soda beverages sold in the country.

2nd Nature, which specialises in clean ingredient solutions, has introduced AgWaste Portal, an AI platform designed to optimise the upcycling of food processing leftovers into functional ingredients.

Ruly, a new entrant in the UK confectionery sector, has officially launched its line of caffeine-infused sweets, aiming to capture a niche in the growing functional candy market.

DSM-Firmenich has launched a new line of ModulaSense maskers aimed at improving the sensory profiles of its Vertis CanolaPro rapeseed protein isolate.

A new player in the snack market, Rewind, has launched an unconventional product: 9-volt battery-flavoured corn chips.

Maxum Foods has announced the appointment of Adrian Lochland as its first chief executive officer, effective now. This significant leadership change marks an important milestone in the company’s ongoing growth trajectory within the food and agribusiness sectors.

As the intersection between public health and food innovation grows more complex, Jim Taschetta, COO at MISTA, highlights the vital role of industry collaboration in addressing rising obesity rates, shifting consumer behaviours and the future of nutrition.

Alfa Laval has launched Clariot, an advanced AI-based condition monitoring solution designed specifically for hygienic process equipment, aimed at improving operational efficiency.