MIRABEL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2016 / Urban Barns Foods Inc. (URBF) ("Urban Barns" or "the Company"), a vertical farming company that produces Kosher-certified leafy vegetables using its proprietary Cubic Farming™ technology, is pleased to provide this update to its shareholders.

Urban Barns recently participated in the SIAL Canada and SET Canada 2016 congress, held in Montréal, Québec. There were over 900 participants and approximately 16,000 visitors over the three days of this international food and beverage tradeshow. A great deal of interest was expressed for both the Company's products as well as for its growing machines. Urban Barns' business partners, Bevo Agro and Forty Foot Farms, have taken the patent pending Cubic Farming™ technology -- a type of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) -- and made it possible for businesses and entrepreneurs to own and operate their very own "forty foot farm" by placing machines in containers. In addition they provide world-class systems, processes and support. Forty Foot Farms also recently attended the Nevada Indoor Agriculture Conference in Las Vegas.

The Company has received many enquiries from entities in the European Union, South America and the United States for opportunities to establish cubic farming operations by purchasing machines.

Customer demand continues to increase for all of Urban Barns' products, including Kosher-certified lettuce and basil. The Company has expanded its varieties of microgreens it offers to clients, following requests from various chefs, to include pea shoots and additional herbs. Its lettuce, basil, and microgreens are now available in the retail market at Marché Bleuet in Montréal and Metro Glebe Market in Ottawa. Vargas Steakhouse, Hotel Bonaventure, and the Ritz-Carlton are but a few of the restaurants in Montréal that are featuring Urban Barns' products on their menus.

"I am very pleased with the partnership with Bevo Agro and Forty Foot Farms," Mr. Robyn Jackson, President and CEO of Urban Barns commented. "Creating the world`s most advanced shipping container and controlled environment Cubic Farming™ system will allow us to maintain our leadership in the CEA market."

About Urban Barns Foods Inc.

Urban Barns uses patent pending and proprietary growing equipment to produce premium quality, chemical-free and non-GMO leafy vegetables in a secure and controlled indoor environment, including lettuce and basil that is Kosher-certified.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth above may include forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. Words such as "may," "could," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These 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. Urban Barns does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and cautions investors to consider all other risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in Urban Barns' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information, contact:

Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Robyn Jackson, President and CEO
rjackson@urbanbarns.com
Tel: +1 (403) 831-6720
www.urbanbarns.net

SOURCE: Urban Barns Foods Inc.