Poppy Factory Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, who had created the Haig Fund to assist ex-servicemen and which still raises funds through the UK's annual poppy appeal. It grew from two employees in a former wood-chopping factory in the grounds of Whitefoord House to employ over 100 people by the mid-1930s, with a waiting list of over 300. In addition to the main task of making poppies, the employees made other goods by hand which were sold at three shops in Edinburgh and by a travelling shop throughout Scotland. The factory moved to its current premises, a former printing works,
Poppy seed the United States, commercial pastes are marketed under brand names including Solo and American Almond. Per 30 gram serving, the American Almond poppy seed paste has 120 calories, 4.5 grams fat, and 2 grams protein. Poppy seeds are pressed to form poppyseed oil, a valuable commercial oil that has multiple culinary and industrial uses. Poppy seeds are often used as bird seed, in which case they are usually called maw seeds. Poppy seeds are used around the world in various cuisines. Across Europe, buns and soft white bread pastries are often sprinkled on top with black and white poppy seeds