Heather has been a buyer for Ocean Mist, a large cranberry processor, for several years. Believing that she knows a great deal about cranberries, their growers, and processors, she decides to go into business for herself. Heather wants to assume no risks of spoilage or price fluctuations. She sees herself as simply bringing the growers and processors together. Her new company would be a

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Heather's role of bringing growers and processors together without assuming any risks of spoilage or price fluctuations fits the definition of a broker. A broker acts as an intermediary between the buyer and seller, facilitating the transaction without taking ownership of the product or assuming any associated risks. A sales agent, commission merchant, sales branch, or sales office would typically involve assuming some level of risk or responsibility for the products being sold.

Heather Has Been a Buyer for Ocean Mist, a Large