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.
Floor Broker/Trader â an individual who trades commodity contracts on the floor of a commodities exchange. Futures Commission Merchant (FCM â an individual that solicits or accepts orders for commodity contracts traded on an exchange and holds client funds to margin, similar to a securities broker-dealer. Introducing Broker (IB) â an individual that solicits or accepts orders for commodity contracts traded on an exchange.