ukbased tristar packaging has added a new hinged hybrid pack to its portfolio for foodtogo operators.the coalesce pack is said to allow retailers to showcase salads, sushi and baked products such as pastries, cakes and pretzels. it is available in two sizes 500cc and 1,000cc.the pack has an ultraclear hinged lid attached to a board base, which can be printed internally and externally for greater brand appeal and shelf impact.tristar packaging managing director kevin curran said "consumers choose what to eat with their eyes as much as their stomachs, so insisting on a pack with superb visibility that really showcases your food is a shrewd business move."the coalesce is an outstanding pack with an eyecatching design that&39s sure to maximize sales and guarantee repeat visits time and time again."according to tristar, the transparent rpet lid offers an increased visibility and the pack is easy to stack facilitated by its tamperevident design, which help reduce labeling costs.as the pack&39s board is produced from wood fibers and the lid from recycled recyclable materials, it can be easily separated into different recycling waste streams, the company said.tristar packaging is preparing to showcase its product range for foodservice operators and contract caterers at the scothot 2015 event, scheduled to be held from 4 5 march.products to be demonstrated include tristar&39s new tripot deli pot, trilabel online cloudbased labelling software solution, the allergen food rotation label, and taste range of paperboard takeaway packaging.