Laine Home brings Tupperware back to NZ

Let’s rewind time a bit and jump back to 1946, shortly after the Great Depression, when Earl Tupper created his first lot of airtight plastic food containers. He had a mission to reduce food waste among families by creating an airtight container that kept food fresh for longer. This was just the beginning of a new evolution of food storage solutions.

Tupperware has held tightly onto their values from inception, with sustainability at the forefront of everything they do. The brand aims to help people save time, money space food and energy, achieving this through their innovative product design.

Tupperware initially became known for their Tupperware parties but Covid quickly put a stop to in-house Tupperware parties. This led to Tupperware’s absence from the NZ market in the last year. Fast forward to 2023 and Tupperware has shifted away from Tupperware parties and into the realm of online retail.

If you weren’t brought up with Tupperware in your kitchen, you may be wondering what is so special about Tupperware. Tupperware has led the way in innovative food storage solutions and continues to do so – changing the way families store and organise their food. Let’s delve deeper into what Tupperware has to offer.

Tupperware containers are sustainable

Since its inception, Tupperware has always been planet-focused. It’s sustainability starts from the manufacturing stage, creating products that are extremely durable and stand the test of time. By creating such a long-lasting product, Tupperware are in-turn helping to minimise plastic waste. All their products are reusable rather than single-use, decreasing the rate at which plastic ends up in our landfills.

Another part of the manufacturing process is the actual material used. In 2019, Tupperware launched the ECO+ material, which uses single-use plastic waste and transforms it into a premium food grade plastic. The ECO+ food storage range uses this material, supporting Tupperware’s sustainability efforts.

A common question people ask is: can Tupperware be recycled? The answer is yes – some of it can be recycled (depending on the product line). You’ll have to check the base of the container and check the recycling number. If it has a 1, 2 or 5, you can recycle it. However, if it has a 3, 4, 6 or 7, you won’t be able to include it in your recycling bin.

Tupperware actually recycles their own returned or defective products, resulting in a range called Recycline. If you are all about eco-friendly products, be sure to have a look at Recycline.

Reduce food waste with meal prepping

If you aren’t familiar with meal prep, it is the concept of cooking in bulk and storing food to eat at a later date. If you are wondering how to get started with healthy meal prep, investing in Tupperware containers is a starting point. After all, you can’t meal prep without meal prep containers!

Tupperware food storage containers have been designed with air-tight seals, keeping food fresher for longer and therefore reducing food waste. Mastering the art of meal prep is a must for those who are also time-poor and looking to save money.

At Laine Home, we’ve got the best Tupperware for meal prep, with Modular Mates being a great choice for storing bulk dry ingredients. You can easily see what is inside thanks to the clear windows, whilst the air tight seal keeps foods like pasta, cereal and rice extremely fresh.

If you are looking for a freezer-safe container range, the Freezer Keeper range is the perfect choice for you. Designed for bulk meal-prep, it is easier than ever to cook a meal in advance and eat it at a later date.

You can also find a variety of fridge-safe Tupperware meal prep containers, namely the Ventsmart range. This is perfect for prolonging the freshness of your fruit and vegetable, allowing for the perfect level of air circulation.

Keep your pantry organised and food fresh

Transform your kitchen with Tupperware containers – offering you an elegant solution to kitchen storage. If we could offer you one pantry organisation tip, it would be to invest in airtight containers that are stackable.

The Modular Mates collection is one of Tupperware’s bestselling ranges for pantry organisation, with a wide range of sizes and shapes for a variety of different dry ingredients. With an airtight seal (excluding the pour-all seals), your dry ingredients are guaranteed to stay fresh and safe from pantry moths, ants or weevils.

Modular Mates are also designed to stack on top of one another, allowing you to maximise pantry or bench space. Stack them strategically so they fit perfectly within the space you have available.

Boasting award winning design

Don’t just take our word for it- Tupperware has won an array of awards praising their innovative design. Some of the many awards they have under their belt include:

• International Design Excellence Awards
• Red Dot Design Award
• IF Seal Award
• Good Design Award
• Green Good Design Award

Designed to last

One of Tupperware’s defining features is how durable their product is. This aligns with their sustainability mission to create products that can be reused over and over again without fail.

A lot of Tupperware products are equipped with a lifetime warranty, ensuring lifetime quality and performance of the product under standard household conditions.

Tupperware offers more than just plastic food containers

Although Tupperware are world-renowned for their plastic containers, that is not all they produce. Some other top-selling products from Tupperware include the:

• Tupperware rice cooker
• Tupperware bread keepers (BreadSmart)
• Tupperware lunch boxes (Tupperware Sandwich Keeper)
• Tupperware drink bottles (Xploris Thermal Tumbler)
• Tupperware bakeware
• Tupperware Supersonic Compact Chopper

Choose from best-selling Tupperware ranges

At Laine Home, our goal is to constantly expand on our existing Tupperware ranges. We have started off with some of their best-selling ranges, but will continue to add to this over time. If you have any suggestions on what you’d like to see, please contact our Customer Happiness Team.

Without further ado, let’s get into what we’ve got.

Modular Mates

This is one of Tupperware’s most well-known range and it is no secret as to why! The Modular Mates range is perfect for pantry-organisation, keeping your food fresh and your cupboards organised.

These Tupperware containers are all dishwasher safe, made of durable stain-resistant plastic that will stand the test of time. The clear bases and polished windows allow for easy identification of your contents at a glance, while their stackable nature helps you to use your available space in a clever fashion.

Heritage

The Heritage range features a beautiful vintage-inspired design, perfect for seamlessly transporting food from one place to another! Each size is designed to nest within eachother, offering compact storage for maximum space in your cupboard.

These bowls are able to be used in the fridge, with an instant seal lid to avoid spills and lock in freshness and flavour. With a dishwasher-safe design, the Heritage range is perfect for busy households.

Eco+

Introducing one of Tupperware’s most eco-friendly ranges, Eco+. Don’t be fooled by their glass-like appearance – these containers are actually crafted from single-use plastics that would otherwise end up in our landfill.

Their clear base allows for easy identification of what’s inside, with a liquid tight seal to prevent spills when transporting. When sealed, it is easy to stack other bowls on top to save space. Plus, every size in this collection nests within each other for compact storage in the cupboard. Can't complain about that!

Freezer Keeper

The Freezer Keeper range by Tupperware represents a revolutionary approach to food storage, specifically designed for optimal freezer use. This makes these containers a godsend for meal prep, allowing you to cook in advance and preserve it for a later date. Designed for optimal airflow in freezer conditions, you can rest assured that your food is protected from the dehydration.

Store, Serve & Go

If you were wondering whether Tupperware containers are microwave safe, we have good news for you – the Store, Serve & Go range is! Crafted from heat-resistant material, you can heat your food straight from the container. With a valve on the lid, steam can easily escape, preventing pressure build up.

Ultimate Silicone Bags

If you want Tupperware that can go in the oven, this range of Ultimate Silicone Bags has got you covered. These versatile silicone bags can also be used in the microwave, the fridge and the freezer.