Accelerated Freeze Drying Company Ltd. (AFDC) is the flagship company of the Amalgam Group, established in 1986 in collaboration with Nissin Foods Ltd., Japan. It is the first and largest freeze-drying company in India, specializing in freeze-dried, air-dried, and frozen food ingredients. AFDC operates state-of-the-art facilities in Cochin and Bangalore, and it is one of the few companies in India with pre-certification for export to Japan and approvals for export to the USA and EU. The company is known for its organic farming practices and stringent quality controls, ensuring the highest standards in food processing.