Brooke Gil, originally from Spokane, Washington, currently serves as Principal Category Merchant at Whole Foods Market, overseeing pastas, pasta sauces, oils, and vinegars. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, she joined Whole Foods Market in 2016, starting on the Southwest Grocery team and transitioning to the national Grocery team in 2020. In 2023, Brooke attained Olive Oil Sommelier Certification through the School of Olive Oil (ESAO) in Valencia, Spain, further building her expertise.
Over the past few years, she has also worked closely with Whole Foods Market’s Quality Standards team and suppliers to plan, communicate, and execute expanded quality standards covering all seafood types within the canned seafood assortment. This initiative, which previously only covered tuna, now encompasses all tinned seafood, ensuring that all products meet stringent quality and sustainability criteria.
Beyond work, Brooke enjoys gardening and travelling. She advocates for sustainable food practices and enjoys experiencing diverse food cultures, collecting memorable stories from her travels to over 80 countries to date. These experiences have enriched her understanding of diverse culinary traditions and shaped her approach to life.
