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Research, Quality & Innovation (RQI)
Led by Al Bolles, Ph.D. — Executive Vice President, Research, Quality & Innovation
Al Bolles joined ConAgra Foods in 2006 as executive vice president, Research, Quality & Innovation. In this role, he leads the company's research, quality and innovation functions and guides the development of new products based on consumer insights and technological best practices.
Al focuses on delivering fewer, bigger and better new products that will add sales to the top line and build consumer loyalty to ConAgra Foods brands. He continues to concentrate on delivering big-bet innovation to the market with flawless execution. In 2007, he brought to market a highly successful product extension of the Healthy Choice® brand — Café Steamers™.
Prior to joining ConAgra Foods, Al led worldwide research and development for PepsiCo Beverages and Foods. He has a Ph.D. and master's degree in food science and a bachelor's degree in microbiology, all from Michigan State University. He holds several patents and has won numerous awards for his contributions to the world of food science.
Overview:
Research, Quality & Innovation (RQI) works to create tomorrow's products today by working differently. We focus on being less traditional and innovating everything we do — not just our products.
By aligning resources strategically, our staff is focused on how their efforts directly impact the company's performance. For example, our dedicated innovation teams focus on new, game-changing product innovation while our base business teams focus on making our existing products better. RQI also places an emphasis on innovating manufacturing processes and product packaging that will protect and preserve the environment for future generations. Learn more about innovation at ConAgra Foods.
Careers within RQI include research and development, sensory, packaging, processing, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory affairs and culinary.
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