Cedar Rapids-based Midamar and Islamic Services of America accept award with Nitta Casings for 'Best New Halal Product'

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 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. ...

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. ...