Ricola Kräuterzucker cough drops

Ricola is a world-renowned Swiss brand specializing in herb-based throat lozenges and cough drops. The company was founded in 1930 by Emil Richterich in Laufen, Switzerland, and the name is an abbreviation of the original company name: Richterich & Co., Laufen.

The product shown is the original Swiss Herb Candy (Kräuterzucker), famous for its blend of 13 specific herbs cultivated in the Swiss mountains. Ricola takes great pride in its heritage, maintaining its primary production facilities in Laufen, Switzerland, to ensure the quality and authenticity of its botanical ingredients.

Today, Ricola remains a family-owned enterprise, currently managed by the founder's descendants. Unlike many other global candy brands, Ricola has resisted acquisition by larger multinational conglomerates, preserving its status as an independent Swiss family business with a global reach. Their products are exported to over 50 countries worldwide.