Tupperware, Food Container Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy

The once-mighty kitchenware company has struggled financially for years.
It says the direct sales model that fueled its success has become a
weakness.

By John Yoon (New York Times) Sept. 18, 2024, 4:21 a.m. ET

Tupperware Brands, whose name became synonymous with plastic food
containers in kitchens across America, filed for bankruptcy protection
on Tuesday after struggling for years with declining sales and
increasing competition.

The Tupperware brand was introduced in the 1940s by the chemist Earl
Tupper, who developed a clean and durable plastic to create airtight containers. They came to be sold globally, propelled by a direct sales campaign called “Tupperware parties.”

But the strengths of that model became “weaknesses,” the company said
in its Chapter 11 filing, saying it failed to develop a diverse sales strategy, including for online shoppers. It also blamed a “challenging macroeconomic environment” over the last several years.

“In stark contrast to the early days of the company, nearly everyone
now knows what Tupperware is, but fewer people know where to find it,”
Brian J. Fox, Tupperware’s chief restructuring officer, wrote in the
filing. Only in 2022 did the company set up a storefront on Amazon and
start selling at Target, he added.

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Title: Tupperware Bread
Categories: Breads
Yield: 3 Loaves

6 tb Butter
3 Pkg dry yeast; NOT rapid
- rise
3 3/4 c Warm water
6 tb Sugar
2 lg Eggs; beaten
10 c Flour *
4 1/2 ts Salt

* omit the salt if using self rising flour

Melt 6 tablespoons butter; let cool. In Tupperware "Fix-
In-Mix Bowl, put yeast (not rapid rise). Add warm water,
sugar, eggs, butter and salt with the flour. Combine all
ingredients. Place seal on bowl. Place in hot water in
sink, let rise until seal pops off.

Butter hands, dough will be sticky. Separate into 3
loaves. Let rise 30 minutes, covered with clean dish
towel. Bake at 350ºG/175ºC degrees for 30 minutes or
until browned.

From: http://www.cooks.com

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"In stark contrast to the early days of the company, nearly everyone
now knows what Tupperware is, but fewer people know where to find it,"
Brian J. Fox, Tupperware's chief restructuring officer, wrote in the
filing. Only in 2022 did the company set up a storefront on Amazon and
start selling at Target, he added.

Most of the Tupperware I have, which was not hand-me-down, was purchased
from retailers, likely Walmart or Kroger. I didn't realize they were still doing the direct marketing route.

Mike


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Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

"In stark contrast to the early days of the company, nearly everyone
now knows what Tupperware is, but fewer people know where to find it,"
Brian J. Fox, Tupperware's chief restructuring officer, wrote in the
filing. Only in 2022 did the company set up a storefront on Amazon and
start selling at Target, he added.

Most of the Tupperware I have, which was not hand-me-down, was
purchased from retailers, likely Walmart or Kroger. I didn't realize
they were still doing the direct marketing route.

Tupperware was so ubiquitous that any multiple use plastic container
seems to get referred to as "Tupperware" whether it is actual Tupper
or some cheap, overseas kock-off from Wally World.

When I wore a younger man's clothes I got dragged to more than one of
the "Tupperware Party" events by my mother and her mother. Talk about
a hen party. Almost as exciting for a young man as watching paint dry.

But the old toots' seem to eat it up. Especially the gossip. Yawwwwn!

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Title: Church Potluck Jello Salad
Categories: Cheese, Nuts, Dairy, Candy, Fruits
Yield: 7 Servings

3 oz Box lime Jello
3 oz Box lemon Lello
2 c Boiling water
6 oz Cream cheese
1 lb Small curd cottage cheese
1 c Mayonnaise(not Miracle Wimp)
14 oz Can Eagle Brand condensed
- milk
15 oz Can crushed pineapple
1 c Chopped walnuts
10 oz Bag Kraft mini marshmallows

Dissolve both boxes jello with boiling water.

Add remaining ingredients, mixing well after each
addition. Put into mold or other container and chill
for several hours until completely set.

Serves: 6 - 8

RECIPE FROM: Helen E. Moore's recipe box

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Most of the Tupperware I have, which was not hand-me-down, was
purchased from retailers, likely Walmart or Kroger. I didn't realize they were still doing the direct marketing route.

Tupperware was so ubiquitous that any multiple use plastic container
seems to get referred to as "Tupperware" whether it is actual Tupper
or some cheap, overseas kock-off from Wally World.

Mine actually say "Tupperware" on them but, yeah, I have others that I am
sure I might call Tupperware that are most certainly not. ;)

When I wore a younger man's clothes I got dragged to more than one of
the "Tupperware Party" events by my mother and her mother. Talk about
a hen party. Almost as exciting for a young man as watching paint dry.

But the old toots' seem to eat it up. Especially the gossip. Yawwwwn!

Like I said, I had no idea they were still doing those parties. With so
many women moving into the work force over the years, you'd think they
would have seen the point to start pivoting before 2022. Guess not and
that is why they are in trouble.

Mike

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Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

Most of the Tupperware I have, which was not hand-me-down, was purchased from retailers, likely Walmart or Kroger. I didn't realize they were still doing the direct marketing route.

Tupperware was so ubiquitous that any multiple use plastic container
seems to get referred to as "Tupperware" whether it is actual Tupper
or some cheap, overseas kock-off from Wally World.

Mine actually say "Tupperware" on them but, yeah, I have others that I
am sure I might call Tupperware that are most certainly not. ;)

When I wore a younger man's clothes I got dragged to more than one of
the "Tupperware Party" events by my mother and her mother. Talk about
a hen party. Almost as exciting for a young man as watching paint dry.

But the old toots' seem to eat it up. Especially the gossip. Yawwwwn!

Like I said, I had no idea they were still doing those parties. With
so many women moving into the work force over the years, you'd think
they would have seen the point to start pivoting before 2022. Guess
not and that is why they are in trouble.

Tupper's problem was not changing with the times. As more and more of
their target consumers entered the work force their chosen marketing opportunities became fewer and further between with less and less sales.

I'm sure that there were still Tupperware parties. But they were, no
doubt, more like coffe klatches with lots of "Did you hear ....?" and
"I can't believe .... " going on as the potential customer base was, by
now, saturated and had full cabietrs. Bv)=

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Title: Progrmmer's Snack Mix
Categories: Five, Grains, Nuts
Yield: 10 Servings

1 c Salted (regular) butter
1 c Brown sugar
12 oz Box Crispix cereal
1 1/2 c Coarse chopped pecans

Set oven @ 325ºF/165ºC.

Line an extra large baking sheet (or two smaller baking
sheets) with foil and spray with cooking spray. Or use
parchment paper and skip the spray.

Spread cereal and nuts on prepared baking sheets.
Set aside.

Mix butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over
medium-high heat. Boil for two minutes, stirring
constantly.

Pour caramel mixture over cereal and nuts; toss to coat.

Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and bake for
an additional 8 minutes.

Allow to cool, breaking apart any large clumps with a
wooden spoon or spatula.

Store in a Tupperware sealable container.

Note: This is a basic recipe. You can tart it up with
Worcestershire, different nuts, cayenne or other chile
powders, etc. And you're not limited to Crispix - Chex
is permitted. After all it's your snack - suit yourself.

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Dave Drum wrote to Mike Powell <=-

I'm sure that there were still Tupperware parties. But they were, no doubt, more like coffe klatches with lots of "Did you hear ....?" and
"I can't believe .... " going on as the potential customer base was, by now, saturated and had full cabietrs. Bv)=

There has been a guy at my local VA lately selling real Tupperware in the
main atrium. When I get my crumbs from Uncle Sam, I want to go get a good pitcher for water from him.

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Title: Israeli Chocolate-Coated Orange Peels
Categories: Candies, Fruits, Harned 1994, Jewish
Yield: 1 Batch

3 Oranges
2 c Sugar
-- plus extra for rolling
2 tb Fresh lemon juice
5 oz Bittersweet chocolate
-- finely chopped
-- not unsweetened
2 ts Vegetable oil

"I first tasted these peels in Israel, where they are made from the
local Jaffa oranges. Often when you drop in at someone's home, the
hostess will set them out for nibbles."

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.

Scrub oranges well, and cut in half. Scoop out the flesh and reserve
for another use. Place the shells in a medium-sized bowl and cover
with cold water, keeping them under water with a small plate or lid.
Let soak for about 4 hours or overnight, replacing the water once.

Cut each shell in half; place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water to
cover and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 15 minutes.
Drain and repeat the process. When oranges are cool enough to
handle, cut into strips about 1/4 by 2". Return the strips to the
saucepan; add sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over low heat.
Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost gone,
about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (Watch closely toward the end of cooking.)
Add the lemon juice; stir to coat the strips. Drain the strips in a
sieve. When they are cool enough to handle, spread on the prepared
baking sheet.

Put all but 1/4 c. of the chocolate and the oil in the top of a double
boiler set over barely simmering water. Stir just until melted, remove
double boiler from heat, and add the remaining chocolate, stirring
until melted. Roll each orange strip in sugar, then dip half of each
peel into the chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Place in the
freezer for a minute or two to let the chocolate set. Remove from the
freezer and let them sit for several hours until they are firm.
(Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.)

Yield: About 80 candies.

Nutritional information per serving: 30 calories each; 0 g protein; 1
g fat; 6 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol.

Posted by Al Rice of Alaska. Formatted by Cathy Harned.

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Sean Dennis wrote to Dave Drum <=-

I'm sure that there were still Tupperware parties. But they were, no doubt, more like coffe klatches with lots of "Did you hear ....?" and
"I can't believe .... " going on as the potential customer base was, by now, saturated and had full cabietrs. Bv)=

There has been a guy at my local VA lately selling real Tupperware in
the main atrium. When I get my crumbs from Uncle Sam, I want to go get
a good pitcher for water from him.

I don't believe I've ever had a Tupperware water pitcher. Closest I come
is a quart-size measuring cup - which I have in both Pyrex and Tupper.

I use a re-purposed "Simply Juice" jug as a water container in the ice
box. And if it ever gets wonky replacements are readily available.

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Title: Chicken & Veggies
Categories: POultry, Vegetables, Potatoes, Herbs
Yield: 7 servings

3 Red potatoes; rinsed, cut in
- quarters
3 lg Carrots; peeled & in chunks
1 Onion; in large dice
3 tb Olive oil
1 tb Apple cider vinegar
1/4 ts Black pepper
2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Smoked paprika
3 cl Garlic; minced
2 Sprigs fresh rosemary;
- chopped
3 3/4 lb (1.7 kg) whole chicken

Sett oven @ 425ºF/218ºC.

Place potatoes, carrots and onion in UltraPro
3.7-Qt./3.5 L Casserole Pan.

In small bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, pepper,
salt, paprika, garlic and rosemary to create a seasoning
for the chicken.

Add chicken to Casserole Pan. Mix in seasoning to fully
coat chicken. Place some seasoning inside the cavity as
well.

Cover and microwave on high power for 15 minutes.

At the end of cooking time, transfer to oven for 15
minutes or until chicken internal temperature is 165ºF/
75ºC. If desired, cook for an additional 5 minutes
uncovered to further brown the top.

Makes 6 to 8 (5 oz) servings

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tupperware.com

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I don't believe I've ever had a Tupperware water pitcher. Closest I
come is a quart-size measuring cup - which I have in both Pyrex and Tupper.

My mom recommended it. She has Tupperware dishes that are as old as I am
that still look and work great today.

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Title: Crumb Topped Pasta and Cheese
Categories: Veggie, Pasta, Main dish, Good
Yield: 6 Servings

2 3/4 c Small pasta (elbow macaroni,
Etc.)
1/4 c Butter
2 tb Flour
1/2 ts Dry mustard
2 c Milk
1 1/4 c Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c Soft bread crumbs
1 Clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste

Using 1 Tbs butter, brown bread crumbs in a skillet, set aside. Cook
pasta until tender but still slightly firm. Drain and rinse with hot
water until water runs clear. In the skillet melt rest of the butter,
stir in the flour and dry mustard, making a paste. Slowly add the
milk, stirring continually to break up any lumps that may remain.
Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens. Stir in 1 cup of the grated
cheese, and mix until cheese is completely melted. Add cooked pasta
to the cheese mixture. Stir until pasta is evenly coated with the
sauce. Place in a greased baking dish, arrange browned bread crumbs
over the top and sprinkle on 1/4 cup of the grated cheddar cheese.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes or until crumbs
turn a golden brown color

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