Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

For other uses see Saskatoon (disambiguation).

Economy

Saskatoon is recognized as one of the world's leading Agricultural Biotechnology centres. Most research takes place at Innovation Place Research Park and the University of Saskatchewan. U of S also hosts the new Canadian Light Source synchrotron for cutting-edge atomic research. Food processing is an important industry in Saskatoon.

Related Topics:
Innovation Place Research Park - University of Saskatchewan - Canadian Light Source - Synchrotron

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The world's largest publicly traded uranium company, Cameco, and the world's largest potash producer, PotashCorp, have corporate headquarters in Saskatoon. Nearly two-thirds of the world's recoverable potash reserves are located in the Saskatoon region.

Related Topics:
Cameco - PotashCorp - Potash

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The city is also the headquarters of Mitchell's Gourmet Foods, formerly known as Intercontinental Packers, which produces the Olympic Fine Meats line of products and is one of Canada's largest meat processors, employing more than 1,400 Saskatonians.

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