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The Tree of life

United Kingdom, 1950
film

The discovery, harvesting and preparation of palm oil in the Belgian Congo. Something of the history of the industry, the concession given to Lever Bros by Ki..

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United Kingdom, 1969
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Produce of Malaya

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Oil in your life

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Focus on fat

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Harvest for tomorrow - Venezuela

United Kingdom, 1951
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Rubber plantation

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Canada, 1973
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Treasure of the forest

Canada, 1958
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Hidden factors

United Kingdom, 1989
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