New Bakery Brand 'SIO & BUTTER' Launches from Singapore: Artisanal Sweet Buns with Premium Ingredients and Fresh-Baked Aroma, in Collaboration with Killiney Kopitiam

Hattendo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture; President & CEO: Takamasa Morigami) announces the launch of SIO & BUTTER, a new bakery brand originating from Singapore. The brand will make its debut at the '5th Powder Fair' held at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The local brand manager from Singapore will visit Japan to deliver the joy of freshly baked goods through live demonstrations. SIO & BUTTER is a new brand driven by Hattendo Singapore Pte. Ltd., established in 2015 to handle overseas marketing. Over the past decade in multicultural Singapore, the company has continuously explored the question, 'What kind of bread can be loved worldwide?'—using Hattendo's iconic cream-filled buns as a starting point. The answer reached after extensive trials is the profound yet minimalist deliciousness brought out by salt and butter. Two new sweet buns have been created by combining carefully selected Belgian fermented butter, French sea salt, and Hokkaido fresh cream from Japan. These artisanal buns are designed to evoke a 'sense of happiness' with every bite, thanks to their rich aroma and texture achieved only when freshly baked and served immediately. Additionally, a collaboration menu with Killiney Kopitiam, Singapore's oldest surviving Hainanese-style coffee shop, will be offered. 'Kaya & Milk,' a limited-edition item, features traditional kaya jam—used in Killiney Kopitiam's signature kaya toast, a beloved Singaporean soul food—infused into the buns. Moving forward, the brand plans to participate in various events across Japan and beyond, spreading happiness through SIO & BUTTER. About SIO & BUTTER ・Brand Story Happiness tastes like salt and butter. Born in Singapore: SIO & BUTTER. Ten years in Singapore. Nurtured by diverse food cultures, we've kept asking what deliciousness truly means. We arrived at the aesthetics of subtraction and trust in ingredients. Turning the joy of freshly baked bread into a moment of happiness. SIO & BUTTER is a bakery dedicated to delivering just that. ・Logo & Color The logo features 'SIO·BUTTER' combined with 'SP' (Singapore's abbreviation), set against Singapore Red, inspired by the Singapore national flag. Logo ■ Menu Items (Sweet Buns combining Belgian fermented butter, French sea salt, and Hokkaido milk cream) ・Freshly Baked Mini Croissant (Milk) 210 JPY (incl. tax) A mini croissant baked in the oven, infused with the aroma of salt and butter. Enjoy the delicate layers of dough crafted to achieve an irresistible buttery fragrance and a crisp texture, paired with smooth milk cream made from Hokkaido fresh cream. ・Freshly Made Milk Roll (Milk) 250 JPY (incl. tax) A fragrant, pan-fried milk roll with a juicy bite. The semi-hard dough is kneaded with salt and butter, then pan-fried to deliver a crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside texture bursting with savory flavor. We aimed for an addictive sweet-and-salty taste, where the savory notes of the bread perfectly complement the milk cream made from Hokkaido fresh cream. < Killiney Kopitiam Collaboration Menu > 'Killiney Kopitiam,' originating from Singapore, is the oldest surviving Hainanese-style coffee shop in the country. 'Kaya & Milk,' infused with traditional kaya jam from their signature kaya toast, will be available as a limited-time offering on the SIO & BUTTER menu. Price: Freshly Baked Mini Croissant (Kaya & Milk) 250 JPY (incl. tax) Freshly Made Milk Roll (Kaya & Milk) 300 JPY (incl. tax) About Killiney Kopitiam: https://killiney-kopitiam.com/pages/about-us ■ Instagram Account @sioandbutter: https://www.instagram.com/sioandbutter/ Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro '5th Powder Fair' Pop-up Details Venue: 8th Floor Event Hall, Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Dates: June 17 (Wed) – 22 (Mon), 2026 Hours: 10:00 – 19:00 Freshly Baked Mini Croissant (Milk) and Freshly Made Milk Roll (Milk) will be sold via live demonstration. The local brand manager from Singapore will visit Japan to convey the sincerity of ingredients and the joy of freshly baked bread to customers. About Hattendo Co., Ltd. Founded in 1933 (Showa 8) in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, as a Japanese confectionery shop, Hattendo has evolved over its long history—from wagashi to yōgashi (Japanese-Western sweets) to bakery—adapting its business model to the times. Today, the company plans, develops, and manufactures a wide range of products, including the popular chilled 'cream buns,' distributing them nationwide. (Official Website: https://hattendo.jp/) Customer Service Center TEL: 0120-52-7152 (Weekdays 9:00 – 17:00) *The above information is current as of the release date and subject to change. *Images are for illustrative purposes only.