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Swine flu boosts lozenge sales

Sales of Fisherman’s Friend lozenges are soaring because people believe they might cure swine flu.

Demand for the aniseed variety of the 65-year-old sweet has meant an unprecedented rise in production.

Key ingredient star anise - pure aniseed - is also contained in the swine flu treatment Tamiflu, reports the Daily Mirror.

There is no evidence that sucking a Fisherman’s Friend can cure swine flu but people are making the link for themselves.

Fisherman’s Friend makers Lofthouse of Fleetwood Ltd told Grocer magazine: “Sales are up 43% since June and we are struggling to cope.

“We make no claims for our product - though enjoying a Fisherman’s Friend will certainly do no harm. People are making the aniseed link themselves.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .