In March, the company warned it was not certain its business could continue as a going concern and faced a liquidity crunch.

The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.

Tupperware Brands Inc and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, the food container firm said in a statement. The company said Tuesday it would seek court approval to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings and also seek approval for a sale process for the business to protect its brand.

Tupperware Brands Inc and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, the food container firm said in a statement. The company said Tuesday it would seek court approval to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings and also seek approval for a sale process for the business to protect its brand.

The 78-year-old firm and some of its subsidiaries will be included in the bankruptcy filing in the US, in the face of ballooning losses.

WASHINGTON (Sept 18): Tupperware Brands and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, the food container firm said in a statement. The company, known for its trademark food storage containers, has been hit by dwindling sales in recent years. Last year the

The company has been hit by dwindling sales in recent years.

Tupperware's bankruptcy filing marks a significant step towards restructuring its debt and operations.

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

Tupperware Brands Inc and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, the food container firm said in a statement. The company, known for its trademark food storage containers, has been hit by dwindling sales in recent years. Last year it warned of "substantial doubt" about…