Cadbury's has responded to calls for a relaunch of one of its most popular chocolate bars.
The chocolate maker triggered renewed demand for the return of the Spira earlier this year when it announced the revival of Top Deck bars.
Apparently the result of a new production process that allowed chocolate to be produced in different shapes and textures without the need for moulds, it was introduced in 1989.
As the name suggests, the twin bars in each pack were formed into a spiral shape, with six hollow tubes running through each one.
After our Money blog reported Cadbury's relaunch of the Top Deck chocolate bar, dozens of readers got in touch to call for a similar revival of the Spira.
As many recalled, the bar's design allowed them to be employed in a very specific way when consumed along with hot drinks.
Among the many Money blog readers to describe the practice was one calling themselves Oompahlumpa, who said: "Cadbury Spira was and remains the best chocolate bar ever.
"With experience, you can drink your hot drink through this chocolate straw, melt the inside perfectly and the outside will still be intact. It needs skill but it can only be achieved with the Spira."
Reader Janette said: "I'd just love to see a Cadbury's Spira back on the shelves. Great to eat, but also great to use as a drinking straw!"
Reflecting the sentiments of countless other readers who got in touch, Jannic told us: "Cadbury's really NEED to bring back Spira bars! There's nothing else needing brought back other than this chocolate bar!!!"
Indeed, such is the affection for Spiras that they have spawned multiple petitions demanding their return and a Facebook page - with more than 35,000 followers.
Despite the apparent popularity of the bar, Cadbury's ceased production in 2005 - and suggested in response to a customer query on X in January that there were "no plans to bring back Spira".
However, Sky News contacted the confectionary firm in the wake of the deluge of messages calling for its return - and received the following statement.
"We continuously adapt our product range to ensure it meets changing tastes whilst supporting growth for our customers and our business," a spokesperson said.
"Our Spira bars were discontinued several years ago but we still have plenty of other delicious sharing bags for consumers to choose from!"
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