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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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The Association for Dressings & Sauces Honors Tom McGirty of The Marzetti Company

(May 1, 2026) Greenville, South Carolina – Tom McGirty of The Marzetti Company was presented with the 2026 Technical Service Award from The Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS). The announcement was made during the ADS Technical Meeting held in Greenville, South Carolina, April 26-28.   “Tom McGirty’s exceptional leadership and technical expertise have been instrumental … Continue reading

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Frank’s RedHot® Squeeze Sauce By McCormick & Company, Inc. Wins Package of the Year From The Association For Dressings & Sauces

Scottsdale, AZ – Frank’s RedHot® Squeeze Sauce by McCormick & Company, Inc. received the Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) Package of the Year Award. The announcement was made October 5th during the ADS 2025 Annual Business Forum held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Frank’s RedHot® Squeeze Sauce is delivered via a flip-top dispensing closure that provides … Continue reading

Aptar Closures Awarded By The Association For Dressings & Sauces For Supplier Partner Of The Year Award, Packaging And Supporting Vendor For The Package Of The Year Award

Scottsdale, AZ – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) has named Aptar Closures as the winner of its Supplier Partner of the Year Award in the packaging category. Aptar Closures also won the Supporting Vendor award for ADS’ Package of the Year, which was won by McCormick & Company. The announcements were made October … Continue reading

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Enercon Industries Corporation Receives Supplier Partner of the Year Award for Equipment and Service from The Association For Dressings & Sauces

Scottsdale, AZ – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) has named Enercon Industries Corporation as the winner of its Supplier Partner of the Year Award in the equipment and service category. The announcements were made October 5th during the ADS 2025 Annual Business Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona.   Enercon Industries Corporation was recognized for … Continue reading

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Hidden Valley Food Products Company Wins 2025 Dressing of the Year From the Association For Dressings & Sauces for its Sweet BBQ Ranch 

Scottsdale, AZ – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named Hidden Valley® Food Products Company’s Sweet BBQ Ranch winner of its Dressing of the Year Award. The announcement was made October 5th during the ADS 2025 Annual Business Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona.   The Hidden Valley® Sweet BBQ Ranch is a sweet and smoky barbecue … Continue reading

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Chesapeake Spice Company Receives Supplier Partner of the Year Award for Ingredients from The Association for Dressings & Sauces

(October 15, 2024) Nashville, TN –The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) has named Chesapeake Spice Company as the winner of its Supplier Partner of the Year Award in the ingredients category. The announcements were made October 6th during the ADS 2024 Annual Business Forum in Nashville, Tennessee Nominations for the Supplier Partner of the … Continue reading

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Amcor Flexibles North America Receives Supplier Partner of The Year Award for Equipment and Service from The Association For Dressings & Sauces

(October 15, 2024) Nashville, TN – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) has named Amcor Flexibles North America as the winner of its Supplier Partner of the Year Award in the equipment and service category. The announcements were made October 6th during the ADS 2024 Annual Business Forum in Nashville, Tennessee.   Nominations for the … Continue reading