; (ii) acquiring the latest data relating to food loss and food waste; (iii) the latest innovative solutions relating to food loss and food waste from leading experts; and (iv) sharing and developing procurement best practices that will assist the heads of Federal departments and agencies described in paragraph (3) in— (I) preventing food loss and waste; (II) reducing food loss and food waste; (III) leading by example in addressing issues relating to food loss and food waste; and (IV) engaging contractors in reducing food loss and food waste in the operations of the contractors. (B) Representatives The representatives referred to in subparagraph (A) are representatives of— (i) the private sector; (ii) agricultural producers; (iii) food industry members, such as food safety trainers, food aggregators and processors, food safety professionals, retailers, and food service entities; (iv) nonprofit organizations; (v) food recovery organizations of varying sizes; and (vi) any other sector, as determined by the Secretary. (C) Representation of smaller producers and food insecure communities In consulting and receiving advice under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure participation by smaller producers and organizations from communities most impacted by food and nutrition insecurity and food loss and food waste issues. (D) Forms of consultation The Secretary may consult and receive advice under subparagraph (A) through— (i) a meeting through which input is sought, such as a workshop, town hall meeting, or listening session; (ii) a meeting described in clause (i) with an existing group formed by representatives described in subparagraph (B)