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Z Trim R&D Team Develops Cost-Effective Solution for Food Designers Seeking Starch Reduction and Clean Labels

Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ZTMH) announced today that its Research and Development team has developed a cost effective fiber technology designed to provide an alternative to both native and modified starches as consumers and food manufacturers increasingly seek label friendly ingredients. Product development experts at Z Trim note that Z Trim multifunctional fiber, which has already begun to establish its superiority in the marketplace over other hydrocolloid products in terms of taste neutrality and overall functionality, also provides exceptional textural attributes for which formulators in the food industry typically turn to starches.
Monsanto Sees Record Sales in Fiscal Year 2008; Growth Serves as Strong Base for 2009

Comment from Monsanto Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant:
Fuwei Films Announces Final Results of the Anti-Dumping Investigation Conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce

Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co. Limited (Nasdaq: FFHL) ("Fuwei" or "the Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films located in China, today announced that it has received the final results of the BOPET film-related anti-dumping investigation conducted by the United States Department of Commerce (USDoC). Fuwei was one of the five Chinese BOPET film manufacturers to receive the lowest anti-dumping duty (ADD) rate of 3.49%. The average ADD rate for other Chinese companies has been assessed at 76.72% in this investigation.
Sasol Limited - Sasol issues 2008 Annual Financial Statements and files Annual Report on form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Sasol's annual report, containing its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2008, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, has been issued and has been posted on the Sasol website at www.sasol.com. An abridged report will not be published as the information previously published in the provisional report is unchanged. Copies of the annual report will be sent to holders of securities and the JSE Limited by no later than 6 November 2008.
'Green' Automotive Clear Coat Technology

Two Kansas companies, Premier Paint 2000, Inc. & C3 Technology, LLC., along with Tech Line Coatings, Inc. in California are proud to introduce the first water-borne clear coat on the automotive paint market. This technology breakthrough is years ahead of the competition and exceeds EPA standards.
Sigma-Aldrich and the University of Illinois Offer New Boronic Acid Surrogates to Researchers Worldwide Through Licensing Agreement

Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL) is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign allowing Sigma-Aldrich to offer research quantities of powerful new boronic acid surrogates for use in Suzuki-Miyaura coupling to researchers worldwide (http://sigma-aldrich.com/mida). Under the terms of the agreement, Sigma-Aldrich can also satisfy commercial-scale requests for these surrogates from its manufacturing customers.
Quaker Chemical Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings and Investor Conference Schedule

Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its third quarter earnings release and investor conference:
Monsanto Company's Webcast and Analyst/Media Call for 2008 Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal-Year Financial Results Set for Tomorrow

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) will issue the company's financial results for its 2008 fourth quarter and full fiscal year on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, prior to market open. Monsanto will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. central time (9:30 a.m. eastern time) in conjunction with the announcement of its results. The call will focus on the company's results in the fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2008, as well as future expectations. The call may also include a discussion of Monsanto's strategic initiatives, product performance and other matters related to the company's business.
BioEnergy International, LLC Announces Norman R. Augustine to Join Advisory Board

BioEnergy International, LLC (BioEnergy), a privately-held, biotech developer and manufacturer of next-generation, renewable biochemicals and biofuels, announces the addition of Norman R. Augustine to its Board of Advisors effective December 2008. Mr. Augustine has a record of distinguished leadership and innovation at the highest level of industry and government culminating in his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin, the nation's largest aerospace/defense company.
Goodyear Awarded Long-Term Contract with New York City Transit

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that it has been awarded a seven-year contract to supply tires and business solutions to New York City Transit, the nation's largest transit bus fleet.