Fisherman's Friend Original Pastilles

Fisherman's Friend is a world-renowned brand of strong menthol pastilles. The product was originally developed in 1865 by James Lofthouse, a pharmacist in the English port town of Fleetwood, specifically to help deep-sea fishermen combat various respiratory problems caused by the harsh conditions of the North Sea.

Today, the brand remains a family-owned enterprise. Unlike many global brands that have been acquired by multinational conglomerates, Fisherman's Friend is still owned and operated by Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd. The manufacturing continues to be centralized at their production facilities in Fleetwood, Lancashire, which exports billions of lozenges annually to over 100 countries worldwide. The brand is famous for its iconic paper packaging and the fishing trawler logo, maintaining its historical connection to the maritime industry.