The intense-tasting pastilles, in their characteristic gold tin, became increasingly popular and, in 1910, found their way to Switzerland. When it came to a sore throat, hoarseness or a strained voice, the soothing blackcurrant pastilles were already indispensable there under the “Allenburys” name.

The first new variety, Grether’s Pastilles Redcurrant, was launched in 1983. As part of the “light” trend of the 1990s, the original Blackcurrant pastilles were produced and sold in a sugar-free version for the first time. This sugar-free pastille was so popular that, four years later, the Redcurrant variety was also made sugar-free.

Doetsch Grether introduced a handy refill bag so that the pastille tins could be re-used. In 2007, a third variety came along, and quickly established itself on the market: Grether’s Pastilles Elderflower sugar-free. Following a brand “facelift”, the premium gold tin was given a slightly modified design – without losing sight of its original roots. In 2011, a fourth variety tastefully continued the tradition of the fruity pastilles. Grether’s Pastilles Blueberry sugar-free have since rounded off the product range and, together with the three other sugar-free varieties and the original with sugar, make up a fruity and soothing range of products that sets itself apart from others thanks to its long tradition, quality and care, and that continues to be as popular today as it was in the past.