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Sunrise Foods proposes an organic transload facility in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, sparking debate over jobs vs. community impact.
Sunrise Foods International, in partnership with Port NOLA, held a community meeting in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward on September 22, 2025, to discuss its proposed organic transloading facility at the Alabo Street Wharf, clarifying it is not a grain terminal and will feature minimal on-site storage and processing.
The project, which aims to import organic grains via a single daily train of up to ten cars, has drawn mixed reactions: some residents support it for promising 50 jobs and $100 million in benefits over 25 years, while others oppose it due to concerns about traffic, noise, safety, air quality, and property values.
The company pledged dust control measures and community engagement, but critics argue the project lacks sufficient input and poses risks to residential areas.
The Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing permits with a 30-day public comment period open.
The terminal’s opening has been delayed to sometime this fall, pending approvals.
Sunrise Foods propone una instalación de transbordo orgánico en el Lower Ninth Ward de Nueva Orleans, provocando un debate sobre los empleos frente al impacto comunitario.