Coca-Cola is set to launch a new version of its iconic soda in the US sweetened with cane sugar, a move that follows both consumer preference and political engagement.

Starbucks is testing a protein-infused cold foam in a handful of U.S. stores, aiming to capture the growing demand for health-focused drinks.

As U.S. tariffs disrupt global supply chains, PepsiCo is strategically disadvantaged in its long-standing rivalry with Coca-Cola. With production decisions made decades ago now turning into liabilities, the cola wars are no longer fought solely in ad campaigns—but on the front lines of international trade.