The latest news in stews

Especially for hearty appetites, Austin, Minn.-based Hormel Foods Corp. has brought out Dinty Moore Big Bowls, which combine the popular stew brand with portable packaging. Ready after less than two minutes in the microwave, the line comes in such varieties as Traditional Beef Stew, Chicken and Dumplings, and Italian-style Stew with Meatballs. A 15-ounce bowl retails for a suggested $2.49. Visit www.hormelfoods.com to learn more.