In short: the Tupperware brand is the plastic container that became a household name, along with the famous home parties that made it famous. At Raclette Club, you’ll find it for its CheeSmart cheese box, the one that keeps leftover raclette in the fridge without drowning it in condensation.
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The brand in a few lines
It all starts with an American chemist, Earl Tupper. According to the brand, in the 1940s he drew inspiration from the lid of paint cans to design an airtight seal on lightweight, unbreakable plastic containers, and in 1946 he launched his first bowl, the Wonderlier, still sold today. The start in stores was difficult: you had to show how this lid worked. It was Brownie Wise, a former home-sales representative, who developed the famous Tupperware parties and became vice president of marketing in 1951, according to the company’s history.
In France, the parties marked generations: a 1978 report from INA (the French national audiovisual archive) shows a demonstrator in action and the Tupperware factory in Tours. The Joué-lès-Tours site closed in 2018. On September 18, 2024, the American parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection; the brand was then taken over by its creditors. In March 2025, entrepreneur Cédric Meston announced the takeover and relaunch of Tupperware France, targeting five European markets (France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Poland), according to the press.
On video
Video: Tupperware on YouTube. Official video for the CheeSmart range and its CondensControl technology (the format shown is not necessarily size M).
Video: Tupperware on YouTube. Official video (2024) of a recent version of the range, the CheeSmart Max, larger than the size M in our review.
Video: INA Officiel on YouTube. INA archive (1978): a home sales party and the Tupperware factory in Tours.
Its products at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Best for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CheeSmart cheese box size M (ASIN B0D14QWZSM) | Cheese box, about 16 x 16 cm, anti-condensation grid and reversible tray | People who keep leftover raclette or a piece of Comté in the fridge | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
Tupperware brand: what we think
The CheeSmart is a good illustration of what Tupperware does well: take an everyday problem and answer it with a shape. Here, the problem is condensation softening the cheese in a closed box; the answer is a grid and ridges that keep moisture away (the CondensControl system, according to the brand). The reversible tray doubles as a serving dish, which saves getting out one more plate the next day.
The limits come from the context. “Size M” doesn’t appear as such on the Tupperware sites, which talk about square or rectangular formats: compare the dimensions carefully on the Amazon listing. And after the American bankruptcy and the European takeover, distribution has changed several times; better to check who sells the product before counting on a warranty. For the rest, a box is a box, and this one at least has the merit of not turning your fridge into an accidental aging cellar.
Which model should you choose?
- For leftover raclette from the night before: the CheeSmart size M, suited to a few slices or a medium-sized piece.
- For a whole cheese board: a larger size from the range, or the Mepal Modula alternative, found in our selection of raclette accessories.
- To preserve well before you even put it away: our guide to traditional raclette and our selection of boards and platters for serving.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tupperware still exist in France?
Yes. After the American parent company’s bankruptcy proceedings in September 2024, entrepreneur Cédric Meston announced in March 2025 the takeover and relaunch of Tupperware France, with sales returning in France and four other European countries.
What is the grid in the CheeSmart box for?
According to Tupperware, CondensControl technology keeps condensation away from the cheese so it doesn’t sit in moisture. The tray flips over and can also be used to present the cheese at the table.
Where can you buy a Tupperware cheese box?
Through Tupperware consultants, on the brand’s website when online sales are open, and on Amazon.fr, where the CheeSmart size M on this page is listed. Check the seller and the dimensions before ordering.
