Fisherman's Friend lozenges

Fisherman's Friend is a world-renowned brand of strong menthol lozenges. The product was originally developed in 1865 by pharmacist James Lofthouse in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. Originally crafted as an extremely potent liquid for deep-sea fishermen to relieve respiratory problems caused by freezing conditions in the North Atlantic, it was later converted into the small, paper-packaged lozenges known today.

The brand remains a family-owned legacy, produced by the company Lofthouse of Fleetwood. Unlike many global confectionery brands that have been acquired by large multinational conglomerates, Fisherman's Friend has maintained its independence. The manufacturing process is centralized in Fleetwood, where millions of lozenges are produced every day for export to over 100 countries worldwide.