title: David Sunflower Seeds
text: # David 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.
  
  ## History
  
  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.
  
  Conagra Brands acquired David & Sons from Nestle USA in December 2001.
  
  ## Products
  
  * Sunflower Seeds with Shells
  * Pumpkin Seeds
  * Sunflower Seeds without Shells
  * Trail Mix
  
  ## Flavors
  
  * Original – JUMBO seeds
  * Bar-B-Q – JUMBO seeds
  * Ranch – JUMBO seeds
  * Nacho Cheese
  * Jalepeño Hot Salsa – JUMBO seeds
  * Original with Reduced Sodium -JUMBO seeds
  * Dill Pickle – JUMBO seeds
  * Hot and Spicy – JUMBO seeds
  * Buffalo Style Ranch – JUMBO seeds
  * Cracked Pepper – JUMBO seeds
  * Sweet & Salty – JUMBO seeds
  * Sweet & Spicy - JUMBO seeds
  * Lightly Salted – Simply Seeds
  * Black Pepper – Simply Seeds
  * Sour Cream & Onion – Simply Seeds
  * Sour Cream & Onion – Jumbo Seeds
  * Sizzling Bacon
  
  ## Discontinued
  
  * Honey Roasted
  * Chili Lime - JUMBO seeds
  * Salsa
  
  ## Babe Ruth League and DAVID Seeds
  
  Since 1991, DAVID Seeds has sponsored the Babe Ruth League, pitching the “Eat. Spit. Be Happy!”(slogan) message to youth baseball and softball players ages 5 to 18 nationwide. The Babe Ruth League has over 900,000 players in 45,000+ teams across the U.S..
  
  As the “Official Sunflower Seed of the Babe Ruth League,” DAVID provides free scorebooks and safety tips to each team in the league, awards to All-Star players, and DAVID Sunflower Seeds to be sold at concession stands.
  
  ## Slogans
  
  * Eat. Spit. Be Happy!
  * Lets Get Cracken!
  