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Rah surpasses $2M in retail sales

Two Venezuelan friends are reimagining the Dubai candy trend.

By Candy Industry Staff
Rah transforms from Miami hustle to global candy sensation
Courtesy of Rah
March 16, 2026

Rah, the candy brand founded in April 2025 by 24-year-old entrepreneurs Romulo Lander and Pedro Negron, has reportedly already surpassed $2 million in retail sales and expanded to more than 2,000 points of sale across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America.

What started as two Venezuelan friends reimagining a viral chocolate concept in their Miami kitchen has exploded into a global candy movement, the brand says. Every bar is handmade in small batches in Florida using California pistachios and Middle Eastern kataifi, pre-toasted in-house. 

The dedication to quality caught fire, the company says: the brand's lineup dominates Amazon and TikTok Shop rankings, has landed shelf space at Texas's prestigious Central Market, and secured distribution through Sysco-owned European Imports and Fresh Point, plus Chefs Warehouse.  

Rah isn't resting on its Dubai chocolate laurels—innovation is in its DNA, it says. While its signature bars made the company a household name, its R&D team is constantly chasing the next flavor frontier, maintaining a pipeline of 10+ products that scour the globe for inspiration. The vision? Go way beyond chocolate, the brand notes: Rah is building multiple verticals, from protein-based snacks to candy lines, creating an entire universe of exceptional treats that bring people together.   

For Lander and Negron, success isn't just about viral moments—it's about building a brand that transforms simple snacks into shared experiences, one handmade snack at a time, they say. And if their first year is any indication, the world is hungry for what comes next, they add.


Related: Galerie launches Dubai-style truffles

KEYWORDS: Dubai chocolate innovation

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