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David Sunflower Seeds

Logo: davidseeds.com3

Snack brand for sunflower seeds

David Sunflower Seeds, also known as DAVID Seeds, is a brand of roasted and salted sunflower seeds produced by ConAgra Foods in the United States.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1926Founded1

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David Sunflower Seeds, also known as DAVID Seeds, is a brand of roasted and salted sunflower seeds produced by ConAgra Foods in the United States.2

The story

The company was founded in 1926 by Armenian-American David Der Hairabedian of Fresno, California. Der Hairabedian first roasted sunflower seeds in his grocery store and packaged them in individual servings for a nickel. Eventually, his two sons, Ara and Aram, joined him in marketing the seeds to other retailers.

David was later owned by Sunmark, Rowntree Mackintosh Confectionery, and Nestlé. Conagra Brands acquired David & Sons from Nestle USA in December 2001.

From Wikipedia’s article on David Sunflower Seeds, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Products and brands

Sunflower Seeds with Shells

Pumpkin Seeds

Sunflower Seeds without Shells

Trail Mix

From Wikipedia’s article on David Sunflower Seeds, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. 1926Founded Founded1

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