Steak grown in a lab could reach your dinner plate far sooner than you expect, thanks to an Israeli startup that seeks to tap into consumer concerns about health, the environment and animal welfare. /VCG Photo

Israel's Aleph Farms, which claims to have developed the world's first lab-grown steak, is in talks with some high-end restaurants in the United States, Europe and Asia to have it on the market in 2021 for a trial phase. /VCG Photo

The steak was developed from a small number of cells taken from a cow, avoiding the need to slaughter the animal in the process or use antibiotics which can be harmful to meat eaters. /VCG Photo

The steak, which is thin and cooks quickly, is priced at 45 euros (50 U.S. dollars) now. The company hopes to bring the price down by 2021 and make its steaks viable for sale in both restaurants and shops. /VCG Photo