Lofthouse of Fleetwood

Confectionery · United Kingdom

Lofthouse of Fleetwood manufactures and distributes menthol lozenges and confectionery, with Fisherman's Friend as its flagship brand.

What makes it different

Exports are a key revenue driver.

The company’s global reach in exporting menthol lozenges helps drive scale and brand presence.

How big it is

Strong revenue and profit in FY2025.

£54,531,000RevenueFY2025

£5,728,000Operating profitFY2025

£4,957,000Profit for the yearFY2025

How the business works

Produce lozenges. Distribute. Export globally.

1Menthol lozenge production
2Retail & wholesale distribution
3Global exports

Lofthouse sells confectionery via retail, wholesale, and online channels, earning revenue from product sales both domestically and through global exports.

Who it competes with

RRicolaJJakemans (of Boston)HHall's (Mondelez International)SStrepsils (Reckitt)

Key moments

1865Invention of Fisherman's Friend menthol and eucalyptus lozenges
1963Commencement of large-scale machine production for Fisherman's Friend lozenges
1967First exports of Fisherman's Friend to Norway
1974Expansion into Continental Europe
990sSignificant growth of global exports to Asia and beyond

Sources

Every number on this page comes from Lofthouse of Fleetwood's own reports.

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