When did Sprite start using high-fructose corn syrup?
                                
                                
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                                In 1984, the Coca-Cola Company, along with Pepsi, officially announced the full switch from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for their beverages, including Sprite, a change motivated primarily by cost-efficiency. This move came years after the initial introduction of HFCS into the soda market and marked a significant shift in the sweetener landscape for major U.S. soft drinks.