Fisherman's Friend Mints

Fisherman's Friend is a brand of strong menthol lozenges manufactured in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. The brand was originally developed by pharmacist James Lofthouse in 1865 to help deep-sea fishermen relieve respiratory problems caused by the extreme conditions of the North Atlantic.

Today, the brand remains a family-owned business under the company Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd. The manufacturing process continues to be centralized in the United Kingdom, from where it exports to over 100 countries worldwide. The ownership has remained stable within the Lofthouse family for generations, maintaining its heritage as a classic British confectionery product.