In our top story today 27 Alaska salmon processors reaffirmed their intent on withdrawing from the MSC salmon certification program in an open letter which we run in its entirety in our news today. The processors wanted to clear up some confusion following reports that the Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association becoming the client for MSC salmon certification suggested that those same processors would be rejoining the program. Processors say the reports are incorrect. “While we recognize that PSVOA has the right to become the client for MSC salmon, it should not be construed that we have changed our minds about this decision. We fully support the FAO-based Responsible Fisheries Management certification that has been developed for the industry by ASMI and the State of Alaska,” the processors say in the letter.