1. An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. 2. A flood tide. 3. A large amount or number, especially when moving from one place to another: received a flood of applications.
A food broker is an independent sales agent that works in negotiating sales for food producers and manufacturers. Food brokers work for both producers and buyers of food as they help sell food products to chain wholesalers, retail stores, independent wholesalers and more.
A wine broker is an independent contractor who acts as the agent in the sale of wine products. Typically, wine broker's services are contracted by smaller wineries and wholesalers who cannot maintain their own in-house marketing representatives.