Alabo Street Wharf Overview
As Sunrise Foods prepares for operations to begin in 2026 at the Port of New Orleans’ Alabo Street Wharf—the nation’s first dedicated organic transloading facility—the company is providing an update as it advances through the final stages of the federal permitting process. This facility is designed to expand access to organic food products across the United States by strengthening supply chain efficiency from port to market.
As part of this process, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting its review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), a federal requirement that evaluates whether a project may affect historic properties and ensures those considerations are reviewed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Following its technical review and consultation process, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a finding of “No Adverse Effect” with respect to historic properties at and around the Port of New Orleans’ Alabo Street Wharf. This determination reflects the Army Corps’ conclusion that, while the project may introduce changes within an active port environment, those changes do not rise to the level of adverse impact under federal historic preservation standards.
In reaching this finding, the Army Corps considered a range of factors, including the site’s long-standing use as a working maritime facility, existing industrial infrastructure, proximity to historic resources, and input from consulting parties and stakeholders throughout the review process.
Environmental Accountability & Community Air Quality Monitoring
Sunrise Foods is implementing a Community Air Quality Monitoring Program in partnership with Ramboll, an independent environmental consulting firm. The program is designed to capture baseline air-quality data prior to the start of operations and to continue monitoring once the facility is operational.
This voluntary initiative will provide public access to air-quality data related to operations at the Alabo Street Wharf. The program reflects Sunrise Foods’ commitment to accountability and ensures that this information will be accessible to the public.
What This Means Moving Forward
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ determination of “No Adverse Effect” allows the project to continue advancing through the federal permitting process as Sunrise Foods prepares for operations at the Alabo Street Wharf in 2026.
Sunrise Foods is proud to operate within the historic Lower Ninth Ward and Holy Cross communities—areas where maritime commerce and residential life have coexisted for generations. As the project moves forward, the company remains committed to operating responsibly and maintaining open lines of communication with residents, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Sunrise Foods will continue to explore opportunities for collaboration with local residents and organizations, with a focus on supporting initiatives that reflect community priorities and contribute to the long-term vitality of the surrounding neighborhood.
