History of Halls
Halls is a popular brand of menthol cough drops and lozenges that originated in the United Kingdom in
the 1930s. The brand was created by the Halls Brothers company in Whitefield, near Manchester.
Initially, Halls produced a range of candies, but the introduction of its menthol-based throat
lozenges quickly made it a household name. Known for their soothing effect on sore throats and
coughs, Halls lozenges became widely used not only as a medicinal aid but also as a refreshing mint
candy.
Over the years, Halls grew internationally, becoming one of the most recognized names in
the cough and throat relief category. Today, Halls is owned by Mondelez International, which has
expanded the brand’s reach across more than 100 countries. The brand continues to innovate with new
flavors and product formats while maintaining its strong identity as a trusted solution for cough
relief and sore throats. Its global popularity has made Halls one of the leading cough drop brands
in the world.