Even after producing original hybrids and varieties for almost three decades we still strive to improve Superior, always keeping in mind that the final consumer of our goods deserves food of great quality and taste.
SUPERIOR JOURNEY
SUPERIOR JOURNEY
Pre-Superior
Ivo Đinović was always fascinated with the workings of life, and naturally found himself on the path toward plant genetics, displaying his talent for breeding from a young age.
In 1972, he found himself in Velika Plana, working in plant breeding at the nearby government-run institute in Smederevska Palanka.
After earning his doctorate in 1987 he began teaching agronomy students at a school in Prokuplje, and the title “Professor” has followed him ever since.
1975.
A young scientist
Even before the age of 30, Ivo Đinović was establishing a reputation as a talented geneticist.
1985.
Getting noticed
Ivo Đinović is featured on the cover of national publication “Dobro Jutro.”
1993.
Foundation
Superior d.o.o. is founded in Velika Plana. Among the first seeds offered was the tomato Kazanova F1, still in high demand.
1996.
Slonovo Uvo introduced
This pepper achieved a fast success and has been popular domestically and abroad ever since.
1990s
1990. In 1990, Ivo Đinović published the first edition of his book “Svet Povrća,” demonstrating his mastery of the field of plant breeding.
Convinced that he could achieve more independently, Dr. Ivo founded his own firm in 1993 and named it “Superior,” confident in his aim to breed the best seeds ever to come from the region.
Superior began in a single house, with an initial range of pepper and tomato seeds. But as word spread among farmers about the quality of Dr. Đinović’s seeds, the company had to expand rapidly to keep up with demand.
2000s
2001. In 2001, Ivo’s son Nebojša joined the company to run its practical operations, allowing the elder Đinović to return his focus solely to breeding new vegetables.
By the middle of the decade, Superior was reaching out beyond Serbia and other former Yugoslav republics, establishing footholds in Bulgaria and Romania.
Superior steadily grew its reputation as a producer of high quality seeds that produced great-tasting vegetables.
2006.
Gold medal
Slonovo Uvo is awarded a gold medal at the Novi Sad fair, granting official recognition to what had been known for years.
2009.
In-Vitro Lab Inaugurated
Superior becomes the first private company in Serbia to have a tissue culture laboratory.
2011.
Expansion
Superior broke ground on a new location for its offices and a climate-controlled seed storage warehouse.
2013.
Blueberry
Superior began offering blueberry seedlings, which would go on to become a huge success.
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2010s
The 2010s saw a boom for Superior as the company expanded into sales of fruit seedlings, the production of which was enabled by its new tissue culture laboratory.
At the same time, interest from abroad was increasing, and growers in many new foreign markets began to order Superior seeds.
2020s
As another decade opened, Superior resolved to begin a new chapter in its history, with the aim of pushing itself farther than ever before.
To this end, a refreshed brand image was rolled out, conveying Superior’s well-established strength as well as its attitude of boldness and curiosity.
A new blueberry incubator has been opened to supply the foreign and domestic markets.
2020.
Brand refresh
With its 30th anniversary approaching, Superior invigorates its brand image to align with its ambitions for the future.
2021.
Superior Garden
Superior offers a selection of its unique varieties and hybrids (along with some extras) to home gardeners through its Superior Garden line.
