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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.

Dressing of the Year Award

The Association for Dressings & Sauces names Two Products as 2014 Dressings of the Year  (October 21, 2014) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its thirteenth annual Dressing of the Year Award winners:  OPA by Litehouse Feta Dill Greek Yogurt Dressing and Simply Dressed Cherry Balsamic by the T. Marzetti … Continue reading

Package of the Year 2013

The Association for Dressings & Sauces names T. Marzetti Company’s Marzetti® Simply Dressed Salad Dressing as 2013 Package of the Year (October 21, 2013) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its fourteenth annual Package of the Year Award winner: T. Marzetti Company for their Marzetti® Simply Dressed Salad Dressing bottle. The … Continue reading

Sauce of the Year 2013

The Association for Dressings & Sauces names Litehouse, Inc.’s Sweet Onion with Dijon Dressing & Marinade as 2013 Sauce of the Year (October 8, 2013) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its twelfth annual Sauce of the Year Award winner: Litehouse, Inc. for their Sweet Onion with Dijon Dressing & … Continue reading

Dressing of the Year 2013

  The Association for Dressings & Sauces names Bay Valley Foods, A Treehouse Company’s Three Peppercorn Asiago Dressing as 2013 Dressing of the Year (October 8, 2013) ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) named its twelfth annual Dressing of the Year Award winner: Bay Valley Foods, A Treehouse Company for their … Continue reading

Ensure Your Children Eat Better with Tasty Salads

The Association for Dressings and Sauces Supports Michelle Obama’s Efforts to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Our Nation’s Children (September 18, 2013) ATLANTA, Ga. — In support of the First Lady’s announcement today regarding the need to increase healthy eating among the nation’s children, the Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS) is sharing tips … Continue reading

Celebrate National Hot and Spicy Food Day

(Aug. 15, 2013) ATLANTA, GA – Not only is America experiencing scorching hot temperatures this summer, but many meals will be extra hot and spicy this upcoming Monday, Aug.19, which marks National Hot and Spicy Food Day. National Hot and Spicy Food Day is the perfect time to kick up the flavor of your food … Continue reading

Mayo Safety – Eat Smart This Summer

ATLANTA (May 24, 2011) – When planning your summer picnic menu, don’t hold the mayo! Mayonnaise is one of the safest, health-friendly products you can bring to your next event. More than 60 years of research has proven that commercially prepared mayonnaise does not cause foodborne illness. Commercial mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type dressings are prepared under strict quality control … Continue reading