How Lab-Made Milk Could Change The Food Industry

Researchers are experimenting with ways to make milk and other dairy products without the need for cows or costly environmental impacts.

Much has been made about the rising price of gas but milk prices aren't too far behind. The staple of so many meals for Americans is already in transition with more people opting to purchase non-animal milk. Currently 10% to 15% of milk sold is nut or soy based but now theres a new push for laboratory produced dairy products.

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Garrett Broad is an associate professor at Fordham University who has written and researched developments in the dairy industry.