Company Story
1946 - Earl S. Tupper develops the first airtight plastic container, the 'Wonder Bowl'.
1951 - Brownie Wise, a pioneering saleswoman, joins Tupperware and develops the 'party plan' sales strategy.
1954 - Tupperware Home Parties, Inc. is founded by Earl S. Tupper and Brownie Wise.
1958 - Tupperware goes public with an initial public offering (IPO).
1960 - Tupperware expands internationally, opening operations in Europe and Asia.
1970 - Tupperware introduces its iconic 'Tupperware Lady' sales force.
1986 - Tupperware acquires the kitchen gadget company, Kitchen Center.
1991 - Tupperware introduces its first direct sales program, 'Tupperware Direct'.
2005 - Tupperware acquires the beauty company, Beauticontrol.
2011 - Tupperware Brands Corporation is formed through the merger of Tupperware Corporation and Beauticontrol.
2019 - Tupperware Brands Corporation celebrates its 75th anniversary.