Sweet Pete's Candy

<p>Talk about a sweet gig. Peter Behringer  and his wife, Allison, are the couple behind <a href="https://www.sweetpetescandy.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Pete’s Candy</a> in Jacksonville. This three-story shrine to sugar has bragging rights as the largest candy store in the Southeast. But running a candy business isn’t just about lollipops and chocolate bars. Pete recently spoke with The Zest’s Dalia Colón about the company’s rocky road to success. He also shared the latest candy trends and ideas for treats you can make at home.</p>