# Cough Drop Suitcases Ricola and Fred Pinel Team Up for a Soothing Outcome By Clarissa Hilary Basham | Published 2011-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricola-fred-pinel-bees References: [soblacktie](http://www.soblacktie.com/archive/2010/11/26/les-bonbons-ricola-de-pinel-pinel.html) & [sauvonslesabeilles](http://www.sauvonslesabeilles.com/spip.php?rubrique2) This unlikely collaboration between Ricola and Fred Pinel is soothing, to say the least. Ricola has teamed up with French trunk maker Fred Pinel to make 11 trunks in various bright and vibrant colors, each filled with 11 jars of Ricola throat lozenges. Each jar is a different flavour, including Alpine Fresh Sea Buckthorn, lemon balm, cranberry, eucalyptus and menthol. The trunks are made of poplar wood and leather with brass plated hardware. The profits from the trunks' sale will be donated to Of Bee’s Earth, an organization that works for the sustainability of biodiversity and fights the mass extermination of bees worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Branding:** The collaboration between Ricola and Fred Pinel demonstrates the trend of brands partnering to create unique and innovative products. - **Luxury Wellness Products:** The creation of Cough Drop Suitcases combines luxury craftsmanship with wellness-focused products, catering to the growing demand for wellness-oriented consumer goods. - **Sustainable Partnerships:** The partnership between Ricola and Of Bee's Earth highlights the trend of brands aligning with environmental causes, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable business models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Goods:** The Cough Drop Suitcases contribute to the consumer goods industry by offering a unique, luxury product that combines wellness and fashion. - **Healthcare:** The collaboration between Ricola and Fred Pinel expands the healthcare industry to include innovative products that promote throat health and wellness. - **Environmental Conservation:** The partnership between Ricola and Of Bee's Earth intersects with the environmental conservation industry, showcasing how brands can contribute to sustainable initiatives and disrupt traditional business practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Herbal Throat Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricola-throat-balm.md) - [Modernly Festive Suitcase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-pine-raspberry.md) - [Luxurious Luggage Team-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-8.md) - [Chic Statuesque Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens-original-cabin-bronze.md) - [Luxury Suitcase Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens.md) - [Calming Summer-Themed Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-collection-1.md) - [Alpine Herb Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-cubes.md) - [Luxe Retro-Inspired Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-trunk.md) - [Pastel Summertime Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-essential-cabin-bag.md)