"If he could design an airtight seal for plastic storage containers, like those on a paint can, he could help war-weary families save money on costly food waste." Over time, Tupper's hermetically sealed plastic containers also became associated with "Tupperware Parties," where friends would gather with food and drink as a company representative demonstrated the items. In December 2021, the Orlando, Florida-based company had about 10,000 employees.