Now, Coca-Cola is back in the news this week after rumors of a recipe change swirled, originating with an unlikely source. Rumors have been swirling that for the first time in over 40 years, Coca-Cola may be switching from high-fructose corn syrup in its soda back to real cane sugar.

The clearest argument for cane sugar over corn syrup is taste. “You’ll see. It’s just better!” Trump said on Truth Social. Coke is made with cane sugar in Mexico and many other countries, and “Mexican Coke” has long had a cult following in the United States.

Coca-Cola's 30-year partnership with the Essence Festival of Culture is a prime example of cultural marketing that outperforms traditional sponsorship.

According to the Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, the soda giants partnered with local shipping company Express Freight Management to unveil five fully electric trucks. Four will be used at Coca-Cola's plant in Lae, and the fifth will be used at its site in Port Moresby.

This week's dividend activity included increased payouts from Citigroup (NYSE:C) and Duke Energy (DUK) as well as declarations from companies such as Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and Costco (COST). Additionally,