Cadbury is bringing back a fan favourite chocolate bar after almost 20 years - but there's a twist(Image: Sebastian Gollnow/dpa)

Cadbury's brings back 'extinct' chocolate bar after 18 years - but there's a twist

by · NottinghamshireLive

A Cadbury's chocolate bar that was discontinued 18 years ago has made a comeback in UK supermarkets, with some shoppers already spotting it at their local stores. The Fuse bar, first launched in 1996, quickly became one of Cadbury's best-selling bars, loved for its milk chocolate coating and unique filling of nuts, raisins, cereal and fudge.

A massive marketing campaign marked the launch of the Fuse bar on 'FuseDay' - Tuesday, September 24, 1996. It was a hit among chocolate lovers across the country until it was sadly discontinued in 2006.

News of its return spread quickly online after a shopper spotted the snack in B&M. This time, the bar has returned in miniature form, reports the Mirror.

Posting a photo of the bite-sized chocolate pieces to the Newfoodsuk Facebook group, the shopper said: "Cadbury Fuse Mini Treats spotted at B&M! " The post has since received more than 1,000 reactions, almost 500 comments and 150 shares. One person tagged a friend on the post and wrote: "need you to get me some of these before they disappear! " Another said: "If you see these buy all of them."

One person added: "I thought fuse chocolate was extinct, seems like it still exists." A fourth person said: "If these are like the old fuse bars I need these".

The news comes after Cadbury broke many hearts with the confirmation that it has no plans to revive the popular Spira bar, a favourite treat discontinued over 19 years ago. Despite chocolate aficionados across the nation clamouring for its comeback, the once-loved hollow, twisted spiral of milk chocolate known for its airy and crumbly texture will remain a memory.

Efforts to resurrect the bar included a petition and a Facebook page rallying support, which attracted a following of 35,000. Despite this, Cadbury informed Sky News: "We continuously adapt our product range to ensure it meets changing tastes whilst supporting growth for our customers and our business. Our Spira bars were discontinued several years ago but we still have plenty of other delicious sharing bags for consumers to choose from!"