Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2004
Offensive messages printed on packaging
Three workers at the York factory were dismissed after intentionally causing rude messages to be printed on the packaging of twenty pallets of Aero bars.
2000
Cranberry Aero advertising controversy
Nestlé apologized and withdrew a milk-and-white-chocolate cranberry Aero product after the accompanying Christmas slogan was regarded as offensive by the Church of England.
1997
Unilever patent lawsuit
Unilever sued Nestlé over alleged infringement of a patent concerning aerated chocolate ice-cream products. The dispute related to aeration technology rather than an allegation that the Aero product was unsafe.
1987
Nutrition advertising criticism in Canada
A Canadian dietitians' organization criticized an Aero advertising comparison between the confectionery product and the nourishment of milk, giving the advertisement a “Rotten Apple” award. A similar criticism had been issued in 1984.