trends snapshot TOP 3 American Bakers Association/American Society of Baking recruitment challenges over the next five years * FINDING & DEVELOPING TALENT * BRANDING * SALARY & BENEFITS * Carb loading 3 IN 5 AMERICANS (60%) would rather indulge in a good bread item than dessert when dining out. General Mills Foodservice THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES 70% of consumers agree they like flavors reminiscent of their past or childhood. Beck Flavors Inc. 12 Baking & Snack March 2022 / www.bakingbusiness.com SPENDING SPREE 8 in 10 bakers attending IBIE 2022 plan to shop for equipment. Cypress Research THROUGH THICK AND THIN For the 5th straight year, the Mediterranean Diet, which emphasizes fruit, vegetables, olive oil and fish, was ranked the #1 best diet overall. U.S. Newshttp://www.bakingbusiness.com