Tupperware Brands, days away from layoffs as it winds down operations at its South Carolina factory, has filed for bankruptcy and is aiming to find a buyer

Tupperware, the food container company founded 78 years ago, has filed for bankruptcy in the US. The historic brand, reportedly once used by the late Queen Elizabeth II, had been trying to secure a funding lifeline after struggling against lower consumer spending.

Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to continue operating and will seek court approval for a sale,