Monday, October 22, 2012

Urban Barns Foods Begins Hiring Key Operational Team

Urban Barns Foods Inc. a leading authority on Cubic Farming, for fresh green leafy vegetables, announced today the startup strategy

Vancouver, British Columbia, October 22, 2012 -- Urban Barns Foods Inc. (URBF.QB) ("Company" or " Urban Barns"), a leading authority on Cubic Farming, for fresh green leafy vegetables, announced today the startup strategy to build and operate the first barn situated in the West Island of Montreal, Quebec. Cubic agriculture is a new sustainable agricultural growing practice that can produce commercial volumes in any geographical location and climate.

Mr. Meikleham, Chairman and CFO, stated, "On behalf of the board I am pleased to announce the following key employees and consultants in our wholly owned Canadian subsidiary; Mr. Richard Groome, has been appointed as Canadian President and Strategic Marketing Officer, Mr. Robyn Jackson has been appointed General Manager (Logistics), Mr. Leo Benne, Chief Technology Officer (Agriculture), Mr. Grahame Entwistle, Project Consultant, Agricultural Facilities, Ms. Jo-Ann Gunn, HR & Administration Officer, and Mr. Doug Murray, Investment Relations Consultant."

Plans are well underway to finance and build the first urban Cubic Agriculture growing facilities of its kind in the world using the revolutionary CUBIC FARMING method and to move into full commercial production starting with Boston Butter lettuce, Basil, Spring Mix and Spinach.

About Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Urban Barns uses patent pending proprietary equipment to produce affordable vegetables in a secure and controlled indoor environment. By setting up subsidiary facilities and growing locally, Urban Barns can focus on supplying any community, irrespective of the regional climate, effectively reducing shipping times and related spoilage costs. Urban Barns has the unique ability to scale and cater to the demands of all major communities. Our commitment to our consumers is reflected through our motto, "Purely Fresh, Naturally Tasty, and Completely Healthy". www.urbanbarns.com and www.urbanbarnsfoods.com are registered trademarks and Cubic Farming and Cubic Agriculture are copyright of Urban Barns Foods Inc. All other company and product names mentioned are used only for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth above may be forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Urban Barns or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors such as the level of business and consumer spending, the amount of sales of Urban Barns ' products, the competitive environment within the industry, the ability of Urban Barns to continue to expand its operations, the level of costs incurred in connection with Urban Barns ' expansion efforts, economic conditions in the industry and the financial strength of Urban Barns ' customers and suppliers. Urban Barns does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Investors are also directed to consider all other risks and uncertainties.

Suzanne Holbrook

Contact:
Urban Barns Foods
7170 Glover Road
Milner, BC, Canada
V0X 1T0
Phone: 403-454-4022
Fax: 604-681-4760
Email: ir@urbanbarnsfoods.com
http://www.urbanbarns.com

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