Gina’s Skinny Italian, the better-for-you Italian food brand founded by Nashville-based entrepreneur and recording artist Gina Sicilia, is marking a significant year with expanded retail distribution across Middle Tennessee and a nomination for the 2026 NEXT Award from the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. More Eat & Drink News
Gina’s Skinny Italian Now Available at Major Tennessee Retailers
The brand has secured shelf space at every Publix location in Tennessee, select Kroger stores throughout Middle Tennessee, and all four Nashville locations of The Turnip Truck. Each of these placements reflects the brand’s growing presence in both national chains and community-focused grocery outlets across the region.
H.G. Hill Food Stores Joins the Growing Retail Network
Gina’s Skinny Italian is also expanding into H.G. Hill Food Stores in Pleasant View, Tennessee, a locally-owned market just outside Nashville. The brand will be featured on an endcap display at that location, consistent with the prominent placement it has earned at its Kroger stores.
2026 NEXT Award Nomination Recognizes Brand Growth
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center nominated Gina’s Skinny Italian for the 2026 NEXT Award in the Consumer Goods category. The NEXT Awards annually recognize entrepreneurs and businesses driving economic growth across Middle Tennessee. The nomination highlights the progress Sicilia has made in scaling her brand from farmers markets to regional and national retail distribution.
About Gina’s Skinny Italian
Founded by singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Gina Sicilia, Gina’s Skinny Italian offers a line of low-carb, no-sugar-added pasta, sauces, and related products. Sicilia is also a recording artist on Blue Élan Records, a Blues Music Award nominee, and an 11-album veteran who has shared stages with Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Beth Hart, and Paul Thorn. The brand is available at ginaitalian.com, on Amazon, and at select retailers throughout Tennessee.
Source: Gina’s Skinny Italian
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