Posted on 09/18/2024 5:57:59 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Iconic 78-year-old food container pioneer Tupperware filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, Sept. 17 amid a years-long slump in sales.
The company known worldwide for its "Tupperware Parties" is now seeking court approval to continue operating during the proceedings as it pursues a sale.
"Whether you are a dedicated member of our Tupperware team, sell, cook with, or simply love our Tupperware products, you are a part of our Tupperware family," said President and Chief Executive Officer Laurie Ann Goldman. "We plan to continue serving our valued customers with the high-quality products they love and trust throughout this process.
"Over the last several years, the company's financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment.
As a result, we explored numerous strategic options and determined this is the best path forward.
"This process is meant to provide us with essential flexibility as we pursue strategic alternatives to support our transformation into a digital-first, technology-led company better positioned to serve our stakeholders."
Tupperware, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, was founded by chemist Earl Tupper in 1946.
about the last decent product made in the USA, back when it was made in the USA (ie Kissimmee, FL).
[RIP]
How do you say “congratulations” in Chinee?
Congraturations.
I GUESS THEIR FATE WAS SEALED....................
天佑！
In order to need Tupperware;
1.Afford excess food
2.cook
3. Cook stuff worth saving for leftovers.
I have always been Rubbermaid fan. But those products are harder to find (Target carries them, but I don’t patonize Target). Starlite and store brands now dominate the big box store space. A lot of the Sterlite stuff is made in the U.S., but it is cheap and brittle. Hefty lends its name to another manufacturer for a range of storage bins. Its small sealable bins are adequate.
According to Perplexity.ai:
Rubbermaid products are manufactured both in the United States and abroad. Approximately 80% of Rubbermaid products are made in the USA, particularly items such as garbage cans, mop buckets, mop heads, mop handles, and storage sheds.
The company has a manufacturing facility located in Mogadore, Ohio, where various household storage containers are produced. However, some products, especially certain food storage containers, are made overseas, including in countries like China.
My last remaining Tupperware container stores our brown sugar. I don’t even remember where I got it. Ill probably carry that thing around til I die. 😉
I haven’t heard of Tupperware in years. Tupperware products could only be purchased at parties held in people’s homes. If that is still their marketing strategy, then no wonder they are going bankrupt. We now go online or to stores like Costco or Wal-Mart to get such products.
I wonder if Tupperware was more readily available, say in brick and mortar store like Walmart would that have helped.
I know its available through Amazon but jumping through hoops to get my hands on a product is a turnoff to me.....no matter how good the quality.
I'm old and live alone...I leave my leftovers in the pan...put in the fridge....and reheat later. Saves a lot of hassle.
As I said in post 10, it’s available at Amazon but it seems its always been difficult to obtain.
They made quality products. My wife sold Tupperware in the 80s, and we still have a bunch of items she bought back then - containers, plates, cups. The stuff never wears out!
a microwave is recommended.
Amazon is of the devil.
“Plenty of newer cheaper versions...and baggies.”
But nothing better than Tupperware.
I think there may be some companies that claim their Red Chinese products “are as good as Tupperware.” You know what that means.
You can also buy direct from tupperware however, it’s still pricey.
A quick look at their website I saw 3 bowls and lids are $29 plus whatever shipping cost are.
I suspect they priced themselves out of being competitive.
Plus lots of foods come in reusable plastic containers. My mom has a stack of them.
Dozens of “Tupper Ware” copy cat companies now.
somehow amazon manages to undercut everyone. probably because they’re selling bootlegs.
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