Public health lawyer. Food policy maven. Natural food advocate. There are a lot of ways to introduce Michele Simon, consultant to the natural industry (see her work at Eat Drink Politics) and executive director of the Plant Based Foods Association. At Esca Bona last fall, Simon urged leaders of the natural foods industry to get more involved with politics, and to have a strong voice in Washington, D.C. Here, learn her thoughts on the evolving food landscape and how conventional brands are trying to keep pace with core natural manufacturers.