Coca-Cola CFO says the company will launch Trump-backed cane sugar soda: ‘He is a big supporter of the option’

• Coca-Cola is launching a cane sugar version of its flagship soda in the U.S., with CFO John Murphy confirming to Fortune that President Trump has endorsed the initiative that has been in development for 12-18 months. The move comes as the beverage giant works to address recent sales challenges in America, including lingering effects from a viral misinformation campaign and affordability pressures on lower-income consumers.

Coca-Cola is moving forward with plans to launch...