Fisherman's Friend Salmiak pastilles

Fisherman's Friend is a well-known brand of strong menthol pastilles originally developed by pharmacist James Lofthouse in 1865. Initially created as a liquid remedy for fishermen in Fleetwood, Lancashire, to combat throat problems caused by the harsh conditions at sea, it was later converted into the small lozenges we recognize today. The product shown is the Sugar Free Salmiak (salty liquorice) flavor, which is particularly popular in Northern Europe and Scandinavia.

The brand has remained a family-owned enterprise for over 150 years. It is produced by Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd. Every single Fisherman's Friend lozenge sold worldwide is still manufactured at the primary production facility in Fleetwood, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The company remains independent, with no external corporate giant holding ownership, which is a rarity in the global confectionery market.