The Danzeisen Dairy is a local store that specializes in dairy. It was the first to bring glass bottles to Arizona and they produce the freshest milk to the market.
As the Danzeisen Dairy began it was mostly land. They struggled to find someone who would sell
their milk. All the stores wanted to try their product before they had it in the market but at the
time they had no product before the bottling. Their business-changing idea was to use glass bottles to store their produce. They had many roadblocks and challenges. They came
out with their first glass bottle on November 1,2014. As their dairy developed, thought and
concentration were key for success.
Danzeisen Dairy originated in South Phoenix, which was mostly a vast land area with only a few
small local shops.
At the time there were not many other buildings near the Danzeisen Dairy. This led to the
owners struggling to sell their milk in stores.
As the Danzeisen Dairy started they struggled to get their start up in the store market. It was
hard for them to find stores that would sell their products. Eventually, they were able to sell their
products in stores. As their business grew, so did their children, who played a big part in the
growth of Danzeisen Dairy. They have many partnerships and don’t only sell just in Laveen
anymore.
The owners of Danzeisen Dairy include their last name in the title, not for fame and recognition
but for accountability and integrity.
| Site Name | Danzeisen Dairy |
| Founded | ~1960’s |
| Location/Address | 6024 W Southern Ave, Laveen Village |
| Neighborhood or Cross Streets | Southern Ave and the 202 |
| Years Active | 2014 – Present |
| Service Provided/Business | Creamery, Farming |
| Date Interviewed | April 1, 2024 |
| Supplemental Materials | Interview, South Mountain Community College Building |
| Interview Conducted By | Student Researchers: Gianna Quinonez, Sincere Myles, Khamryn Oliver, Adam Garcia Faculty Interviewer: Dr. Summer Cherland |
| Story Written By | Student Researchers: Gianna Quinonez, Sincere Myles, Khamryn Oliver, Adam Garcia |
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South Phoenix Oral History Project 