On October 2, 2013 Urban Barns Foods Inc. accepted the resignation of Mr. Jacob Benne as the company's Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Benne continues his involvement with the company as Manager of the research and development facility in British Columbia. Consequently, the total number of members of the company's board of directors has decreased to four and consists of the following members: Daniel Meikleham, Richard Groome, Robyn Jackson and Cesar A. Montilla, Jr. Daniel Meikleham has accepted and consented to act as the company's Chief Executive Officer and President in addition to his currently held positions as Director, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer of the company.

The company announced that Dr. Merle Jensen has agreed to join its research and development team. Dr. Jensen's experience will be most valuable in the company's planned expansion.