Rochester, New York has been known as both the Flour City and the Flower City.  This is thanks to some of the major businesses that developed in the city.

Rochester was the largest flour producer in the world by 1838.  By mid-century, several seed companies had been established, including Ellwanger & Barry Nursery Co., and the city became a top producer of seeds.

These days, the biggest industry in the city is primarily technical manufacturing.  Eastman Kodak is based in Rochester and is the largest employer in the city.