African and Caribbean specialty grocery store in Oakland to close after 42 years

For decades, grocery store Specialty Foods Inc. was known around Oakland as the go-to site for unique African Caribbean goods and ingredients. But after years of sourcing and selling the items, Specialty Foods will close this month. In late August, a large green poster positioned over the main entrance informed customers that the specialty store would close by the end of September, but that date has been pushed back until next week while products get sold. Owner Nina Cruz says she’s been getting offers from potential buyers too.