Ricola LTD is one of the most modern and innovative manufacturers of herb cough drops in the world. Ricola exports more than 60 different ranges of herb drops and teas to over 50 countries.

The family-run company has its headquarters in Laufen, near Basel, Switzerland. Subsidiary companies are located in Italy, the UK, Asia and the USA. Founded in 1930 by Emil Richterich, the company is still under family ownership. Executive board president and third generation family member Felix Richterich directs the fortunes of the company today. This is why Ricola values high quality basic ingredients, in particular the herbs, which are cultivated in the Swiss mountains using natural farming methods.

Ricola AG is also committed to economically, socially and ecologically sustainable company management. As a major employer of over 400 employees it takes its corporate responsibilities seriously. Traditional values of a family-run enterprise coupled with Swiss quality and a passion for innovation define the success of the Ricola global brand. Incidentally, the name Ricola is an abbreviation of the company's original name Richterich & Co., Laufen.

Ricola has received many awards in recent years, including the “Most Trusted Brand” award from Reader's Digest readers each year from 2008 to 2015 and the “Swiss Star” award of the Swiss Packaging Institute in 2008. The annual brand study published by the Young & Rubicam group 2011 also confirmed that Ricola ranks proudly among the top 20 Swiss brands.