Established in 1973, Harter House is a chain of supermarkets that operates nearly five outlets in Missouri. The company specializes in the Department of Agriculture s Choice grade meat, fish and seafood. Its supermarkets operate fresh produce, dairy, frozen, grocery, and health and beauty departments. The supermarkets offer a variety of specialty items, such as party and bakery trays; fruit baskets; gift dishes; beef, chicken and pork bundle packs; and customized cakes with phrases and pictures for weddings, birthdays and other occasions. The supermarket also offer baby food, nuts and seeds, pet products, prepared foods, spices and seasonings, sports nutrition, vinegar and cooking wine, household care, and coatings and croutons. It stocks several brands, including Reese, Lipton, Estee, WorldFood, Hormel Foods, Quisp and Celestial Seasonings. The company organizes several promotional offers and discount schemes. It operates an online specialty center that features approximately 10,000 items. It also provides online recipes and cooking tips. Harter House maintains a store location in Springfield, Mo.