from left: Paul Caske, vice president of sales, Dawn Foods and DDA chairman; Carrie Jones-Barber, C.E.O., Dawn Foods; Kevin O’Reilly, president, Satin Fine Foods; and Eric Metzendorf, president, Dawn U.S. Bakery Distribution

Satin Fine Foods, Chester, N.Y., was named Dawn Distributors Advantage (DDA) Vendor of the Year, honoring its outstanding service and performance in 2009. The DDA award recognizes the company's ability to take care of customers while growing business more than 500 percent. DDA, Jackson, Mich., is a buying cooperative strengthened by the leverage that comes from more than $1 billion in annual member sales.

“We are thrilled to be named vendor of the year,” said Kevin O'Reilly, president of Satin Fine Foods. “Having excellent sales in a difficult economy is a spectacular achievement. Our strong partnership with the DDA members helped generate this growth.”

Satin Fine Foods provides rolled fondant to diverse markets throughout the world.

“The continued innovation and growth of Satin Fine Foods is impressive,” said Paul Caske, vice president of sales and DDA chairman. “Kevin and his dedicated team have taken fondant icing to a new level. We are proud that Satin Fine Foods is the DDA Vendor of the Year.”