Manger Demain

About Manger Demain

SOCOPRO asbl is a Wallonia-based support structure set up and subsidized by the regional government under the Walloon Agricultural Code. It originated from the merger of eleven former sector councils into a single non-profit organization, while keeping its staff organized by production sector.

The association works across two complementary areas: agriculture and food in Wallonia. It also plays a role in regional food-governance initiatives, including representation within the Walloon Council for Sustainable Food, where it holds a seat through SOCOPRO, composed of the Collège des Producteurs and the Manger Demain coordination unit.

Core Values

• Sector representation: The organization emphasizes representation of producers and sector dynamics, helping connect field realities with public decision-making.
• Sustainable food transition: Through Manger Demain, SOCOPRO supports the broader move toward a more sustainable food system in Wallonia.
• Public-interest support: Its mandate is rooted in a public-interest framework, with government backing and a mission tied to regional agricultural policy.

Unique Aspects

• Government-mandated structure: SOCOPRO is set up and subsidized by the Walloon government under the Agricultural Code, giving it a formal public-policy role.
• Built from eleven former sector councils: It was created by bringing together eleven former filière councils into one association, while preserving sector-based organization internally.
• Dual agriculture-and-food mandate: The association was later tasked with extending its activities to both agriculture and food, reflecting a broader regional remit.
• Seat in the Walloon Council for Sustainable Food: SOCOPRO obtained a seat in the CwAD, reinforcing its role in sustainable-food governance in Wallonia.