Ricola Original Herb Drops

Ricola is a world-renowned Swiss brand famous for its herbal cough drops and breath mints. The brand was founded in 1930 by Emil Richterich in Laufen, Switzerland. The name Ricola is actually an acronym derived from the original company name, Richterich & Co., Laufen. The product featured in the image is the 'Original Kräuterzucker' (Original Herb Sugar), which is made using a unique blend of 13 Swiss mountain herbs, a recipe that has remained largely unchanged since 1940.

Unlike many global snack brands, Ricola remains a family-owned business, with headquarters and production still centralized in Switzerland to ensure quality control of their herb-based formulas. The herbs are grown in the Swiss mountains by independent farmers using organic cultivation methods, emphasizing the brand's commitment to natural ingredients and Swiss heritage.