Est. 1926. America's favorite seed brand (David is America's no.1 selling seed brand based on 2019 retail sales data from Information Resources Inc.). An American Original - It all began in 1926 inside a small grocery store in Fresno, California, where David Sunflower Seeds were roasted & seasoned with quality ingredients. Almost 100 years later, we still craft our quality sunflower seeds with care. Why? Because the best things in life are often the simplest - David. Delicious seeds expertly made. Whole roasted seeds.