Lidl extends blended mince to new territory

German retail giant Lidl has extended the reach of its hybrid minced product to its stores in Belgium, the company said last week.

The blend of plant-based protein and minced beef first was sold through Lidl's Dutch supermarkets beginning last summer.

The product combines 60% beef and 40% vegetable protein, and the retailer reports the product looks and tastes like conventional mince and makes up to 40% lower carbon dioxide emissions.

“We want…