Tupper sold his company in 1958. After operating as a subsidiary of a number of different businesses, including the food company Kraft, Tupperware was spun off and listed in 1996. Revenues and net profits peaked in 2013 at $2.7bn and $270mn respectively, while its share price hit a high of nearly $100.

A brand rooted in women's empowerment, Tupperware was once untouchable. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the company financially flourished thanks to “Tupperware parties.” This field sales approach eventually transitioned into online sales,

Tupperware has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of financial struggles. Here's what the 78-year-old company plans on doing next.