Aptar Closures Recognized for Supporting Vendor for Package of the Year Award From The Association for Dressings & Sauces
Aptar Closures has been recognized for the second consecutive year with a prominent award at the 2026 Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) Annual Business Forum, which was held on October 4th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, underscoring its leadership and innovation in packaging solutions for the food market.
Aptar Closures received the Supporting Vendor for Package of the Year award won by Pompeian for their new Pompeian Squeeze package. The Package of the Year Award is presented by ADS to increase the awareness of product packaging and to celebrate the accomplishments of the packaging industry for dressings, sauce and condiment-related packages. Nominations for the award were received earlier in the year and attendees of the 2026 Technical Meeting in Greenville, South Carolina cast their votes for the package deemed most innovative.
This award celebrates Aptar Closures’ contribution to Pompeian’s new Squeeze Olive Oil, which utilizes Aptar’s Tower SimpliSqueeze® closure. Tower is a mess-free flip-top cap that keeps counters and hands clean with its precision-control spout and elastomeric flow control valve for clean, accurate pours and no-mess drizzles.
“At Pompeian, we’re passionate about creating products that make a real difference in the kitchen,” said Casey Smith, Director of Innovation at Pompeian. “Our Squeeze bottle was inspired by the everyday needs of home cooks, bringing more convenience, control and joy to cooking. We’re incredibly proud to see this innovation recognized and excited to continue finding new ways to make the cooking experience even better.”
Katie Schomberg, Food Market Director for Americas at Aptar Closures, added, “This is the first time an oil product in North America utilizes a one-handed flip-top closure with a flow control valve, popular for sauces and dressings due to its cleanliness, precision, and convenience benefits. We are honored that Pompeian chose Aptar and our Tower SimpliSqueeze® closure for their revolutionary product launch and for the recognition by our industry peers for our collaboration on this innovative packaging.”
About Pompeian, Inc.
Pompeian is America’s #1 olive oil brand, with a line of best-selling vinegars and a variety of cooking sprays. Farmer-owned and Baltimore-based since 1906, Pompeian is a family of olive farmers and olive oil craftsmen whose passion, expertise, and dedication bring the best-tasting, highest-quality olive oils to kitchens everywhere. Upholding the highest quality standards, Pompeian conducts daily testing through their in-house quality assurance team in the state-of-the-art Pompeian Quality Control and Research & Development Center ensuring each bottle is always at peak freshness. Inspired by heritage and tradition, Pompeian products are rooted in authenticity and crafted for quality and great taste. Learn more at www.pompeian.com.
About The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS)
Founded in 1926, the Association for Dressings & Sauces is an international trade association representing manufacturers of salad dressing, mayonnaise, and condiment sauces as well as suppliers of raw materials, packaging and equipment to the industry. Its purpose is to serve the best interests of industry members, its customers, and consumers of its products. For more information about ADS, visit the Association’s website or follow ADS on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.