Cedar Rapids-based Midamar and Islamic Services of America accept award with Nitta Casings for ‘Best New Halal Product’ May 13, 2008
Posted by John in Business, Food, Religion.Tags: Bill Aossey, Cedar Rapids (Iowa), halal, Islam, Islamic Services of America, Midamar Corporation, World Halal Forum
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From The Centre Daily Times:
Nitta Casings of Somerville, New Jersey and Islamic Services of America (”ISA”) Cedar Rapids, Iowa are proud to present a ground breaking innovation - an industry first Halal collagen casing for further processed meat products. …
The project was a culmination of nearly one year’s worth of effort which has now been internationally recognized by winning the Halal Journal’s prestigious, “Best New Halal Product” award presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The award was presented at the annual World Halal Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday, May 12, 2008. …
In addition, Nitta decided to brand the Halal casings under the Midamar name which is known globally as America’s Favorite Halal Brand. …
Mr. Paul Habhab, the Director of Islamic Services of America, and Mr. Bill Aossey, President of Midamar Corporation, were present at the ceremony to accept the award with Derrick Melanson, Export Sales Manager, of Nitta Casings Inc. …
I meant to update this post with another award received by Midamar this month. “Midamar Corporation was selected by the Iowa Department of Economic Development to receive a 2008 Global Iowa Conference Excellence in Exporting Award.” Read more at this Business Wire page.