That’s really the problem IMHO - as a consumer, actually finding veal that was pastured humanely is nigh-on impossible unless you’re lucky enough to shop somewhere that single-sources their veal directly from a supplier that reports that information.
It’s just that not many of them get used for veal in the US because there isn’t much market for veal thanks to the reputation the crates created.
Which is doubly an issue for the folks trying to change anything about that market. If consumers can’t easily tell what they are buying/supporting in terms of animal welfare, that reputation isn’t going to change, either. (Unlike foie-gras, where there probably isn’t an option that isn’t cruel).
ETA: now with less horse!
