Atlanta: Coca-Cola has confirmed plans to introduce a cane sugar-sweetened version of its flagship cola in the United States this autumn, following a social media announcement by President Donald Trump last week.

In a statement made during a conference call with investors on Tuesday, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey said the move reflects growing consumer interest in variety and quality. “We appreciate the president’s enthusiasm for our Coca-Cola brand,” Quincey noted. “This addition is designed to complement our strong core portfolio and offer more choice across occasions and preferences.”

Though Coca-Cola has long sold a cane sugar version of its drink -- known as “Mexican Coke” -- in the U.S. market, this will be the first time its classic American cola will be formally offered with cane sugar in its mainstream product range, replacing high-fructose corn syrup in the new variant.

The announcement came as Coca-Cola reported a stronger-than-expected financial performance in the second quarter of 2025. Net income surged by 58% to $3.8 billion, with adjusted earnings per share rising to 87 cents, beating Wall Street expectations of 83 cents. Revenue rose by 1% to $12.5 billion, or $12.6 billion after adjustments, in line with analysts' forecasts.

Despite these gains, global case volumes declined by 1%, including a 1% dip in North America. Coca-Cola attributed the drop to weaker sales in Latin America. Juice, dairy, and plant-based beverage volumes fell 4%, while sports drinks declined by 3%.