One of South Scotland's largest private-sectors employers, Young's Seafood are looking to close their Annan factory. Pinneys currently have many deals supplying food orders to Marks and Spencer's and other supermarkets. As reported on the news, this closure will result in the loss of 450 jobs, at the same time as announcing this closing, Young's have announced that they are are doing well with new contracts with M & S and are looking to recruit 200 new staff at their Grimsby Factory. This closure will result in many people losing part-time and full time jobs and many families losing vital income. Pinneys not only provides jobs for adults but many young people from across Dumfries and Galloway.