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For more than 90 years, the Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS) has represented the interests of the industry. In this news section, you’ll find trends and news affecting the industry, as well as news of the ADS awards. Each year, ADS selects products to receive the Dressing of the Year, Sauce of the Year and Package of the Year awards. These prestigious awards recognize excellence and innovation in products related to our industry. Awards are presented at our Annual Meeting, held each fall.

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GFF, Inc. Wins 2019 Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year from the Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Mint Lime with Tequila Dressing & Mango Gochujang Sauté Sauce

(October 7, 2019) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings and Sauces awarded both 2019 Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year to one member, GFF, Inc., based in City of Industry, California. GFF’s Mango Gochujang Sauté Sauce and Mint Lime with Tequila Dressing were the winning entries, with the awards presented at … Continue reading

Sauces & Marinades Poured on the Flavor in 2018

In only the third time in its 18-year history, The Association for Dressings and Sauces awarded both Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year to one member, New Jersey-based Chelten House Products. Chelten House’s Orange Miso Dressing and Sweet Chili Korean Style BBQ Sauce were the winning entries. Read article in Prepared Foods… Continue reading

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2018 Dressing of the Year & Sauce of the Year Winners

Chelten House Products Wins 2018 Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year from The Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Orange Miso Dressing & Sweet Chili Korean Style BBQ Sauce  (October 23, 2018) ATLANTA, GA – In only the third time in its eighteen-year history, The Association for Dressings and Sauces awarded both … Continue reading

2018 Package of the Year Winner

The Clorox company wins 2018 package of the year from the Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Hidden Valley Simply Ranch Dressing package (October 23, 2018) ATLANTA, GA – For the second year in a row, The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) awarded Oakland, CA-based The Clorox Company as the winner of the Package … Continue reading

2018 Package of the Year Award for Students

University of Wisconsin-STOUT’s Ryan Knudtson wins 2018 Package of the Year for Students  From the Association for Dressings & Sauces for his Break and Shake Dressing Packet  (October 23, 2018) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named Ryan Knudtson of the University of Wisconsin-Stout as the winner of the third annual Package of the … Continue reading

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2018 Technical Service Award Winner

The Association For Dressings And Sauces Honors Paula Klassen Of Treehouse Foods (May 7, 2018) ATLANTA, GA – Paula Klassen of TreeHouse Foods was presented with the 2018 Technical Service Award from The Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS) during the Atlanta-based association’s 2018 Technical Meeting “Racing to Victory”. The meeting was held at the … Continue reading

2017 Package of the Year Award

The Clorox Company’s Hidden Valley Wins 2017 Package of the Year from The Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Hidden Valley Dip & Pour Trial Package (October 7, 2017) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its 18th annual Package of the Year Award winner to The Clorox Company with supporting … Continue reading

2017 Sauce of the Year Award

Litehouse Wins 2017 Sauce of the Year from The Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Mango Habanero Dressing, Sauce & Marinade (October 7, 2017) ATLANTA, GA– The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its 16th annual Sauce of the Year Award winner as Litehouse for its Mango Habanero Dressing, Sauce and Marinade. The award … Continue reading

2017 Dressing of the Year Award

GFF Wins 2017 Dressing of the Year from The Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Spicy Jerk Dressing with Hemp Seeds (October 7, 2017) ATLANTA, GA– The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its 17th annual Dressing of the Year Award winner as GFF, Inc. for its Spicy Jerk Dressing with Hemp Seeds. The … Continue reading