Hunter Public Relations recently commissioned our eighth annual year-end food survey to rank the most significant food-related stories of 2010.  Americans chose the BP oil spill’s impact on the seafood industry for the number one spot. It’s the first time in three years that an environmental food story has topped the list.

We also asked about food pop culture news and the limited return of McDonald’s McRib sandwich stood out most to consumers. When asked which food trend they want to be over in 2011, almost half felt that “bacon flavored everything” is past its prime. Check out the complete list of survey results here.

This year, to help bring the survey to life – literally – we took a Flip Cam to the streets of the Big Apple and asked New Yorkers what they thought the top food stories of the year were and which food trends they want to be over in 2011. We got some great responses! You can view the video here.

I think the survey provides an accurate snapshot of which food-related stories resonate most to Americans. But, I have to admit I was surprised and disappointed to hear that people are over Bacon. In my book, bacon is the perfect food and will never go out of style. Gourmet food trucks on the other hand…

Amanda