The Off Topic Topic

[Grey Fox]

In the late 80s early 90s my dad swore by the McFish.

[Tonitrus]

I once ordered a mcfish just to experiment.
It isn't good.

Fish seems like a particularly bad thing to get for fastfood. At least of the franchise corporate type.

The UK and the US Pacific Northwest have developed rather good Fish & Chips.

No scribes allowed...

*to be fair though, I would be skeptical of major /franchise chains also...but the Seattle area has a very good local chain (Ivar's )

[Admiral Yi]

Re McFish, I don't think anything that's breaded and fried works in a sandwich.  Whether it's artisanal or mass market.

[Sheilbh]

Totally disagree

Love a katsu sando, fish finger sandwich, escalope sandwich - all of the breaded friend sandwiches.

[Admiral Yi]

Well yeah, brutalism, soap scum on the dishes, katsu sandwiches, it's all of a piece.

What's an escalope sandwich?

[Sheilbh]

Chicken escalope - maybe schnitzel in the US? - sandwich. Escalope, lemon, mayo, shredded lettuce and a little bit of hot sauce - wonderful

[Admiral Yi]

Chicken escalope - maybe schnitzel in the US? - sandwich. Escalope, lemon, mayo, shredded lettuce and a little bit of hot sauce - wonderful

I googled and it looks like schitzel/cutlet. 

[Grey Fox]

I use chop to describe an escalope.

[Syt]

They use different motivational posteres in India ... 

[Josquius]

Oh dear.
I still remember Hitler was a great man lady in Japan.

[Syt]

Oh dear.
I still remember Hitler was a great man lady in Japan.

Image related?

[Syt]

https://www.dw.com/en/tupperware-files-for-bankruptcy-as-demand-shrinks/a-70245540

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as demand shrinks

Once popular for its colorful food storage containers, US firm Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy. The company succumbed to a plummeting demand for its products.

Tupperware Brands Inc. and some of its subsidiaries on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States amid dwindling demand for its once-iconic food storage containers.

"Over the last several years, the company's financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment," president and CEO Laurie Ann Goldman said in a statement.

Last year, the company raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to keep operating amid its poor financial position.

Long-drawn struggles

Tupperware witnessed a short-lived boost during the coronavirus pandemic when home cooking fueled demand for its trademark colorful, airtight plastic containers.

After the pandemic, a spike in raw material costs, along with increased labor and freight costs, further made a hole in the company's margins.

The firm has been trying to revive its business for nearly four years. It reported a fall in sales for six successive quarters since the third quarter of 2021, as inflation continued to hinder its low and mid-income consumer base.

On Tuesday, Tupperware said it would seek court approval to continue operations during bankruptcy proceedings. It added that it would also seek approval for a sale process for the business to protect its brand.

According to the company's website, Tupperware's history goes back to 1946 — shortly after the  Great Depression — when chemist Earl Tupper "had a spark of inspiration while creating molds at a plastics factory."

"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," the website says.

[garbon]

https://www.dw.com/en/tupperware-files-for-bankruptcy-as-demand-shrinks/a-70245540

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as demand shrinks

Once popular for its colorful food storage containers, US firm Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy. The company succumbed to a plummeting demand for its products.

Tupperware Brands Inc. and some of its subsidiaries on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States amid dwindling demand for its once-iconic food storage containers.

"Over the last several years, the company's financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment," president and CEO Laurie Ann Goldman said in a statement.

Last year, the company raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to keep operating amid its poor financial position.

Long-drawn struggles

Tupperware witnessed a short-lived boost during the coronavirus pandemic when home cooking fueled demand for its trademark colorful, airtight plastic containers.

After the pandemic, a spike in raw material costs, along with increased labor and freight costs, further made a hole in the company's margins.

The firm has been trying to revive its business for nearly four years. It reported a fall in sales for six successive quarters since the third quarter of 2021, as inflation continued to hinder its low and mid-income consumer base.

On Tuesday, Tupperware said it would seek court approval to continue operations during bankruptcy proceedings. It added that it would also seek approval for a sale process for the business to protect its brand.

According to the company's website, Tupperware's history goes back to 1946 — shortly after the  Great Depression — when chemist Earl Tupper "had a spark of inspiration while creating molds at a plastics factory."

"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," the website says.

I don't think I ever see their brand come up on products anymore when I'm looking for food storage.

[garbon]

Just searched tupperware on Amazon and I had to intentionally filter to get any of their products to show up as top hits.

[Grey Fox]

Like Avon and Mary Kay, the at home saleswoman model isn't wide enough for today's social media age.