Ricola Schweizer Kräuterzucker

Ricola is an iconic Swiss brand synonymous with herbal cough drops and breath mints. Founded in 1930 by Emil Richterich in Laufen, Switzerland, the company's name is actually an acronym for 'Richterich & Compagnie Laufen'. The brand is world-renowned for its '13-herb blend,' which remains the core of its original Swiss Herbal Sugar (Schweizer Kräuterzucker) candies.

Unlike many global snack brands that have been acquired by conglomerates, Ricola remains a family-owned enterprise. The manufacturing process is centralized in Switzerland, particularly at its headquarters in Laufen, ensuring that every candy contains herbs grown in the Swiss mountains by local farming partners. The brand maintains a strictly controlled supply chain to preserve the botanical potency and quality associated with Swiss manufacturing standards.