Latest Urban Barns Foods (URBF) Headlines
Urban Barns Sponsored Research Awarded Grant at McGill University on LED Plant Growth System
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:25PM CST
Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB:URBF) ("Urban Barns") is pleased to announce that it has expanded its collaboration with McGill University researcher Dr. Mark Lefsrud, of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, to further develop an indoor plant growth system aimed at expanding locally grown food. With industrial support from Urban Barns, McGill University was recently awarded an NSERC Collaborative Research & Development (CRD) grant in the amount of $240,000 in order to continue the development of this important project. The grant will run for an initial period of two years with the aim of optimizing light emitting diodes to assess photosynthetic efficiency of horticultural plants. The project is focused on the refinement of the photosynthetically active radiation efficiency (PAR curve) of plants using light emitting diodes (LEDs), and the basic science research will be used to optimize the lighting in the cubic farming system of Urban Barns to maximize production and reduce energy costs.
Jeremy Kendall Joins the Board of Urban Barns Foods Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 12, 5:05AM CST
Mr. Horst Hueniken, Chairman of Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce that effective February 7, 2014, Mr. Jeremy Kendal has been appointed as a member of the Company's board of directors. In addition, effective February 7, 2014, Mr. Ned Goodman has resigned as a member of the Board of Directors.
FONU2 Announces Completion of Alpha Testing and Start of Beta Testing
Marketwire - Fri Jan 17, 7:45AM CST
FONU2 (OTCBB: FONU) (OTCQB: FONU) announced today that it has completed its Alpha Testing and will be starting a phased Beta test on Monday, January 20.
Legion Capital America Ventures in Tyrant Interactive
Marketwire - Wed Jan 15, 5:30AM CST
Tyrant Interactive Media LLC (TIME) today announced that Legion Capital America LLC (LCA), controlled by entrepreneur investor Fabrizio Boccardi, agreed to make an investment in the form of a secured convertible loan in its startup business. This includes developing, marketing and distribution of proprietary software directed at building the first generation of Tyrant products, which are based on an exclusive license by King Midas World Entertainment (KMWE).
UAE Minister of Economy Presents DMCC's Ahmed Bin Sulayem With Award for Outstanding Contribution to Islamic Finance
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 14, 1:37PM CST
-- DMCC Executive Chairman dedicates Islamic Finance award to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Vice President,Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Dundee Corporation Acquires Further Interest in Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Marketwire - Mon Dec 30, 3:54PM CST
In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) ("Dundee") announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dundee Agricultural Corporation, has acquired by private agreement, 21,750,000 common shares ("Shares") of Urban Barns Foods Inc. ("Urban Barns") at a price of US $0.0148 per Share.
Ned Goodman Joins the Board of Urban Barns Foods Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Fri Nov 01, 4:43PM CDT
Mr. Dan Meikleham, Chairman of Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce that Mr. Ned Goodman has joined the Company's board of directors. In addition, Mr. Kevin Reed has agreed to step down to make room on the Company's five member board.
Dundee Corporation Acquires Interest in Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Marketwire - Thu Oct 31, 4:06PM CDT
In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) ("Dundee") announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dundee Agricultural Corporation, has acquired in a private placement, 67,567,568 common shares ("Shares") of Urban Barns Foods Inc. ("Urban Barns") at a price of US $0.0148 per Share.
Urban Barns Obtains Financing from Dundee Agricultural Corporation
GlobeNewswire - Wed Oct 30, 2:51PM CDT
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (URBF.QB) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), today announced the closing of a private placement of 67,567,568 common shares of the corporation at $0.0148 per share for a total private placement of $1,000,000 in cash. Under the terms of the financing, the sole subscriber, Dundee Agricultural Corporation ("Dundee"), will have the right to nominate two directors. Dundee will also have a right of to maintain their pro rate share position on future financings.
Urban Barns and Newfoundland Fresh Produce to Supply Locally Grown Food Security to Newfoundland and Labrador
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jun 03, 8:05AM CDT
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (URBF.QB) ("URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Newfoundland Fresh Produce Inc. ("NFP") to establish an Urban Barns licensed growing facility in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (the "Growing Facility").
Urban Barns Prepares to Enter Kazakhstan and Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 18, 6:05AM CDT
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "Urban Barns") is pleased to announce it has signed a mandate letter with a minority shareholder of the Company ("the Party") to identify and select local growing partners in each of the Republic of Tatarstan, part of the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan (together the "Territories") to offer food security, food safety and traceability of local grown vegetables, including lettuce, basil, watercress, mint, Swiss chard, cilantro and spinach, for local hotels and other food retailers (the "Project").
Urban Barns to Open in Alberta, Canada
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 04, 2:16PM CST
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (URBF.QB) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of its minority shareholders (the "Local Partner"), to explore the possibility of establishing growing facilities (the "Project") in Alberta, Canada, (the "Territory") to offer food security, food safety and traceability of local grown vegetables, including lettuce, basil, cilantro and spinach, for the food service and hospitality sector in addition to food retailers.
Urban Barns Letter of Intent to Supply Food Security in Caribbean
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 31, 1:44PM CST
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce it has signed a Letter of Intent with an unrelated third party (the "Party"), to explore the possibility of establishing growing facilities in each of Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica (the "Territories") to offer food security, food safety and traceability of local grown vegetables, including lettuce, basil, watercress, mint, Swiss chard, cilantro and spinach, for local hotels and other food retailers (the "Project").
Urban Barns Sponsored Research Awarded Grant at McGill University on LED Plant Growth System
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:25PM CST
Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB:URBF) ("Urban Barns") is pleased to announce that it has expanded its collaboration with McGill University researcher Dr. Mark Lefsrud, of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, to further develop an indoor plant growth system aimed at expanding locally grown food. With industrial support from Urban Barns, McGill University was recently awarded an NSERC Collaborative Research & Development (CRD) grant in the amount of $240,000 in order to continue the development of this important project. The grant will run for an initial period of two years with the aim of optimizing light emitting diodes to assess photosynthetic efficiency of horticultural plants. The project is focused on the refinement of the photosynthetically active radiation efficiency (PAR curve) of plants using light emitting diodes (LEDs), and the basic science research will be used to optimize the lighting in the cubic farming system of Urban Barns to maximize production and reduce energy costs.
Jeremy Kendall Joins the Board of Urban Barns Foods Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 12, 5:05AM CST
Mr. Horst Hueniken, Chairman of Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce that effective February 7, 2014, Mr. Jeremy Kendal has been appointed as a member of the Company's board of directors. In addition, effective February 7, 2014, Mr. Ned Goodman has resigned as a member of the Board of Directors.
FONU2 Announces Completion of Alpha Testing and Start of Beta Testing
Marketwire - Fri Jan 17, 7:45AM CST
FONU2 (OTCBB: FONU) (OTCQB: FONU) announced today that it has completed its Alpha Testing and will be starting a phased Beta test on Monday, January 20.
Legion Capital America Ventures in Tyrant Interactive
Marketwire - Wed Jan 15, 5:30AM CST
Tyrant Interactive Media LLC (TIME) today announced that Legion Capital America LLC (LCA), controlled by entrepreneur investor Fabrizio Boccardi, agreed to make an investment in the form of a secured convertible loan in its startup business. This includes developing, marketing and distribution of proprietary software directed at building the first generation of Tyrant products, which are based on an exclusive license by King Midas World Entertainment (KMWE).
UAE Minister of Economy Presents DMCC's Ahmed Bin Sulayem With Award for Outstanding Contribution to Islamic Finance
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 14, 1:37PM CST
-- DMCC Executive Chairman dedicates Islamic Finance award to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Vice President,Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Dundee Corporation Acquires Further Interest in Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Marketwire - Mon Dec 30, 3:54PM CST
In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) ("Dundee") announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dundee Agricultural Corporation, has acquired by private agreement, 21,750,000 common shares ("Shares") of Urban Barns Foods Inc. ("Urban Barns") at a price of US $0.0148 per Share.
Ned Goodman Joins the Board of Urban Barns Foods Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Fri Nov 01, 4:43PM CDT
Mr. Dan Meikleham, Chairman of Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce that Mr. Ned Goodman has joined the Company's board of directors. In addition, Mr. Kevin Reed has agreed to step down to make room on the Company's five member board.
Dundee Corporation Acquires Interest in Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Marketwire - Thu Oct 31, 4:06PM CDT
In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) ("Dundee") announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dundee Agricultural Corporation, has acquired in a private placement, 67,567,568 common shares ("Shares") of Urban Barns Foods Inc. ("Urban Barns") at a price of US $0.0148 per Share.
Urban Barns Obtains Financing from Dundee Agricultural Corporation
GlobeNewswire - Wed Oct 30, 2:51PM CDT
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (URBF.QB) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), today announced the closing of a private placement of 67,567,568 common shares of the corporation at $0.0148 per share for a total private placement of $1,000,000 in cash. Under the terms of the financing, the sole subscriber, Dundee Agricultural Corporation ("Dundee"), will have the right to nominate two directors. Dundee will also have a right of to maintain their pro rate share position on future financings.
Urban Barns and Newfoundland Fresh Produce to Supply Locally Grown Food Security to Newfoundland and Labrador
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jun 03, 8:05AM CDT
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (URBF.QB) ("URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Newfoundland Fresh Produce Inc. ("NFP") to establish an Urban Barns licensed growing facility in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (the "Growing Facility").
Urban Barns Prepares to Enter Kazakhstan and Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 18, 6:05AM CDT
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "Urban Barns") is pleased to announce it has signed a mandate letter with a minority shareholder of the Company ("the Party") to identify and select local growing partners in each of the Republic of Tatarstan, part of the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan (together the "Territories") to offer food security, food safety and traceability of local grown vegetables, including lettuce, basil, watercress, mint, Swiss chard, cilantro and spinach, for local hotels and other food retailers (the "Project").
Urban Barns to Open in Alberta, Canada
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 04, 2:16PM CST
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (URBF.QB) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with one of its minority shareholders (the "Local Partner"), to explore the possibility of establishing growing facilities (the "Project") in Alberta, Canada, (the "Territory") to offer food security, food safety and traceability of local grown vegetables, including lettuce, basil, cilantro and spinach, for the food service and hospitality sector in addition to food retailers.
Urban Barns Letter of Intent to Supply Food Security in Caribbean
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 31, 1:44PM CST
URBAN BARNS FOODS INC. (OTCQB:URBF) ("the Company" or "URBAN BARNS"), is pleased to announce it has signed a Letter of Intent with an unrelated third party (the "Party"), to explore the possibility of establishing growing facilities in each of Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica (the "Territories") to offer food security, food safety and traceability of local grown vegetables, including lettuce, basil, watercress, mint, Swiss chard, cilantro and spinach, for local hotels and other food retailers (the "Project").
