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flag Sunrise Foods proposes an organic transload facility in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, sparking debate over jobs vs. community impact.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The company pledged dust control measures and community engagement, but critics argue the project lacks sufficient input and poses risks to residential areas. flag The Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing permits with a 30-day public comment period open. flag The terminal’s opening has been delayed to sometime this fall, pending approvals.

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