Royalty Report: Food, Beverages, Drugs – Collection: 5174

License Grant

The Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a worldwide license to use the know-how he has provided to the Licensee with respect to its manufacture of the Products (the Know-How), subject to the royalty obligations set form in this Agreement.  The Licensor has provided certain know-how relating to the manufacture, of green drinks, including know-how related to formulation, sources for ingredients, and blending processes and procedures.

License Property

The ProGreens(R), a fresh, nutrient-rich whole food concentrate is gluten-free and contains no egg, dairy or animal products, no yeast, malto-dextrin, barley malt or simple sugar, no preservatives, and no artificial flavoring or coloring.  ProGreens(R) is formulated with the highest quality green foods, premium adaptogenic herbs and antioxidant bioflavonoids, to provide a broad-spectrum nutritional support from natural food factors not found in isolated vitamins or mineral concentrates.

Field of Use

The rights granted apply to the green drink market.

License Grant

Pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption agreement, the Assignor, including a former member of our board of directors and  former CEO and director, assigned the rights to the patent application PCT/U.S. 2008/056234 Serial number 12/529,859 entitled “Use of Ergothioneine as a Preservative in Foods and Beverages”.

License Property

The patent claims include but are not limited to a method of preserving a food, beverage or medicine with L-Ergothioneine (Ergo), where Ergo replaces an antioxidant composition, antimicrobial composition, and/or sulfur dioxide preservatives. The use claims apply to preservation of canned, frozen, dried, or fresh fruits, vegetables, red and white wine, beer, baked goods, fruit juices, butter, meats, pet foods, cosmetics, medicines, and even the preservation of petroleum and rubber products. Ergo may be used as a replacement for all or part of the antimicrobial/preservative sulfur dioxide or other sulfites traditionally used in the wine making process.

Ergothioneine (Ergo) is an amino acid that is made in few organisms, notably filamentous fungi (mushrooms), and is considered a 'master antioxidant'. Ergo is an electron donor that has been shown to neutralize free radicals and the oxidation processes that lead to cell death and the introduction of harmful toxins and chemicals to foods and beverages. The addition of a synthetic or extracted Ergo can slow the rate of spoilage and extend the shelf life of a wide variety of products. Flavor is also enhanced when the company's 100% Organic ErgoD2â„¢ mushroom-based whole food formulations are used. In addition to being one of the primary natural sources for Ergo, mushrooms are also one of the few foods that stimulate the sense of Umami, a deliciously savory fifth taste quality (besides sweet, sour, bitter, and salty) discovered in the late 1800's by the great French chef Auguste Escoffier. It is now known that humans have receptors for Umami, which is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate). Licensee believes that its ErgoD2â„¢ formulations can be a cost effective and healthier alternative to monosodium glutamate (MSG) and other chemical additives that are currently being used for flavor enhancement around the world.

Field of Use

Assignee develops patented, pharmaceutical-grade organic compounds.

License Grant

The Seller sells to the Purchaser and the Purchaser hereby purchases from the Seller, an exclusive License to sell and distribute the Sellers natural drink products,as well as certain other products in the future.

License Property

GRAN NEVADA offers the only al natural, not from concentrate, preservative-free brand of Aguas Frescas (Mexican Horchata, Horchata de Morro, Tamarindo, Hibiscus, Mango, Guava, Pineapple, and Limeade) available in the U.S. today. The GRAN NEVADA brand is geared heavily towards the Hispanic market, but its delicious flavors appeal to almost any palate.

GRAN NEVADA drinks emulate the flavors, which have been known for generations among the Hispanic, Asian, and other world cultures, which we are now bringing to the mass markets in the United States

GRAN NEVADA is dedicated to building long-term relationships with its consumers through superior products and high quality packaging. Its first line of beverages is known as Aguas Frescas and consists of a refreshing array of nostalgic flavors! As seen below, GRAN NEVADA has a variety of frescas fruit flavors, Hibiscus tea, Tamarind and the irresistible, rice and cinnamon, milk, and sugar Horchata.

GRAN NEVADA’s Rosa de Jamaica is made using dried flower petals from the flower Hibiscus sabdariffa. Jamaica (pronounced “ha-my-kah”) or hibiscus sabdariffa, is also known as roselle in some parts of the world. These flowers grow naturally in Latin America and are renowned for their deep scarlet hue, which in turn give the Rosa de Jamaica its distinctive red color. Hibiscus is also a natural antioxidant and diuretic which helps the body process vitamins and minerals properly.

Tamarind is made by using the pulp of the exotic tamarind fruit; an ice-cold bottle of GRAN NEVADA Aguas Frescas Tamarindo is perfect for quenching the deepest of thirsts. The Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tropical tree, native to eastern Africa, but was introduced into most of tropical Asia as well as Latin America and the Caribbean. The tree’s fruit is a brown pod-like legume, which contains a soft pulp and many hard-coated seeds. GRAN NEVADA Agua de Tamarindo is not just delicious but also very high in Vitamin C—which some studies have shown helps to bolster the immune system.

Horchata Mexicana
This ancient cold refreshing Latin drink dates back over 1000 years. Horchata is a rice based drink made with fresh milk, water, and the right blend of authentic flavors and spices. We have honored the tradition of this popular Mexican and Central American drink by using only the best quality ingredients. We invite you to enjoy this delicious, cold, refreshing drink that has been embedded in the Latin American culture for generations.

Horchata de Morro
A Ready to Drink (RTD-Shelf Stable) Horchata de Morro was first introduced by GRAN NEVADA in 2011, and is manufactured by one of the only three companies in the country capable of producing such a beverage. Horchata is milk based with flavorings of rice, cinnamon, sesame, vanilla, and the exotic natural morro flavor which is best known and traditional the Central American market. As seen in our Google search, horchata is gaining popularity. The retail price – point for the product is competitive and ranges from $1.39 to $1.59 per can.

Hibiscus
One of the ingredients that define an authentic Hispanic beverage is hibiscus. It is one out of eight initial GRAN NEVADA SKUs. Hibiscus sabdariffa, or roselle, as it is known in some parts of the world, also has a long list of attractive characteristics. Recent studies note that the flower is rich in riboflavin, niacin, calcium and iron and that it contains antioxidants including flavonoids, gossypetine, hibiscetine and sadderetine. Hibiscus may “be like pomegranate waiting to happen…the next big thing in juice.”

License Grant

The Company entered into a license agreement with the Licensor to manufacture and distribute Mega -T Green Tea chewing gum and Mega -T Green Tea mints.  The amendment granted the Company a non-exclusive license.

License Property

A unique blend of green tea and other ingredients, Mega Green Tea Diet is perhaps one that can promote mega weight loss.