In June 2024, Tupperware announced the closure of its factory in Hemingway and the layoff of almost 150 people. The factory had opened in April 1976, but layoffs previously occurred of 300 people in 1996 and 250 in 2005. Tupperware itself was in bankruptcy by September 2024.
in juNe 2024, tupPeRwaRE ANNouncEd tHe ClosUre of iTs fActory in HeminGway And tHE LAyoff Of alMost 150 peoPle. thE FactOry hAd openeD In apriL 1976, but layoffs PrEviOuSLy OccUrrEd of 300 pEople in 1996 And 250 in 2005. tuPpErWare ItsELf WAs in baNkrUPtCY bY SeptemBer 2024.