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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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Achievements in New Products and Services

During the Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) 2025 Technical Meeting in Denver, Colorado attendees of the New Products and Services Presentations selected the top four products deemed to be the most relevant to the dressings and sauces industry.  The products were evaluated based on the following criteria:  The product/service is new to the dressings … Continue reading

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Michael Foods, Inc. Wins Supplier Partner of the Year – Ingredients

The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) has named Michael Foods, Inc. as one of the winners of its Supplier Partner of the Year Awards in the category of ingredients. The announcements were made October 8 during the ADS 2023 Annual Business Forum in Naples, Florida. Michael Foods, Inc. professionalism was lauded in their nomination. … Continue reading

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Litehouse Wins Fifth Dressing of the Year Award

The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named Litehouse, Inc.’s Garlic Ranch Dressing as the winner of its Dressing of the Year Award. The announcement was made October 8 during the ADS 2023 Annual Business Forum in Naples, Florida. Litehouse, Inc.’s Garlic Ranch Dressing is a perfect creamy combo. The Garlic Ranch Dressing is exclusively … Continue reading

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GFF, Inc. Wins Sauce of the Year Award

The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named Chimichurri Sauce by GFF, Inc. as the winner of the Sauce of the Year Award.  The announcement was made October 8 during the ADS 2023 Annual Business Forum in Naples, Florida. A savory sauce with notes of parsley, garlic, cilantro, oregano and a slight kick of heat … Continue reading

Achievements in New Products and Services

During the Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) 2023 Technical Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah attendees of the New Products and Services Presentations selected the top four products deemed to be the most relevant to the dressings and sauces industry.  The products were evaluated based on the following criteria:  The product/service is new to … Continue reading

Colm Swan Awarded 2023 Technical Service Award

(May 1, 2023) Atlanta, GA – The Association for Dressings and Sauces has awarded the 2023 Technical Service Award to Colm Swan, Technical Application Manager, IMCD US Food & Nutrition. Mr. Swan has been a longstanding volunteer with ADS and is currently the Chair of the Technical Committee and a member of the Executive Technical … Continue reading

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ADS Announces 2022 Marinade Recipe Contest Winner

ADS is pleased to announce ‎the winning recipe for the 2022 Summer Marinade Recipe Contest.‎ Congratulations to Lori McLain of Denton, Texas, who has been selected as the winner of the contest for her recipe ‎‎“Sesame Date Vinaigrette Marinade”, which features soy sauce and Dijon mustard.   “I love dates and knew they would complement the sesame … Continue reading