Tupperware, Food Container Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy NYT | Top Stories John Yoon 18 September 2024 at 16:21 The once-mighty kitchenware company has struggled financially for years. It says the direct sales model that fueled its success has become a weakness. © Scott Olson/Getty ImagesTupperware products, introduced in the 1940s, became synonymous with airtight, plastic food containers.