Fisherman's Friend facts for kids
Fisherman's Friend is a well-known brand of strong menthol lozenges. They are made by the Lofthouse company. This company is located in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England.
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History of Fisherman's Friend
Fisherman's Friend lozenges were first created in 1865. A pharmacist named James Lofthouse developed them. He wanted to help fishermen with their breathing problems. These fishermen worked in very cold and harsh conditions at sea.
The original remedy was a strong liquid. It contained menthol and eucalyptus oil. Later, Lofthouse made this liquid into small lozenges. These were much easier for the fishermen to carry and use. The fishermen started calling these lozenges their "friends." That's how the name "Fisherman's Friend" came about!
The company grew bigger after 1963. Doreen Lofthouse, a director, helped expand the business. They started selling the lozenges in shops. Soon, Fisherman's Friend spread to other countries. Norway was the first international market in 1974. New flavors were also added to suit different tastes around the world. The shape of the lozenges is said to be based on buttons from a dress worn by Mrs. Lofthouse.
Even famous people have used Fisherman's Friend. British prime minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly used them. She needed them when her throat got tired from speaking a lot. French president Emmanuel Macron also uses them. He finds them helpful for his throat when he speaks publicly.
The lozenges themselves haven't changed much since they were first made. The original paper packets now have a foil lining. They are also packaged in a cardboard box. The Lofthouse company has won the Queen's Award to Industry for Export Achievement three times. This award recognizes their success in selling products abroad.
Types of Fisherman's Friend Lozenges
Fisherman's Friend lozenges come in many different flavors. Some of these flavors are sugar-free. You can tell the sugar-free bags because they have stripes on them.
Flavors with Sugar
- Original Extra Strong (also called Eucalyptus in Germany) – White pack
- Aniseed – Gold pack
- Mint – Green pack
Sugar-Free Flavors
- Original Extra Strong (also called Eucalyptus in Germany) – White and blue pack
- Lemon – White and yellow pack
- Blackcurrant – White and dark purple pack
- Mint – White and light green pack
- Cherry – White and dark red pack
- Mandarin and Ginger – White and dark orange pack
- Grapefruit – White and coral pack
- Sweet Liquorice – White and brown pack
- Tropical – White and amber pack
- Spearmint – White and teal pack
- Citrus – White and lime green pack
- Honey and Lemon – White and beige pack
- Raspberry – White and dark pink pack
- Mixed Berries – White, red and purple pack
Chocolate Mint Flavors
- Chocolate Mint
- Chocolate Mint Cherry
- Chocolate Mint Orange
- Chocolate Mint Salted Caramel
Other Sweet Flavors
The "Pro Fresh from Fisherman's Friend" line includes:
- Vanilla Mint
- Peppermint
- Strawberry
- Blueberry
- Lemon And Lime
- Melon
- Orange
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