Since launching Caleño in 2019, founder Ellie Webb (below) has helped shape the UK’s no- & low-alcohol movement, transforming the alcohol-free spirits brand from a kitchen experiment into a supermarket-listed staple.
Let your story leadFor Ellie Webb, the founder of UK-based Caleño Non-Alcoholic Spirits, authenticity is the cornerstone of building a meaningful brand. “If you have a story behind your brand, tell it,” she says. “That will most help you connect with your consumers.”Caleño was born from Webb’s experience working
Five things I’ve learned – Caleño founder Ellie Webb
‘Your packaging is often the first and only chance to explain who you are, so you’ve got to make it work as hard as possible.’

Henry joined Global Drinks Intel as a senior reporter in 2025, having spent two years writing news, features and analysis articles for Just Drinks and Just Food. He has gained WSET Level 2 qualifications both in wine and beer independently.


