Recent advances in tannin-containing food biopackaging

•New research developments in tannin-based multifunctional food biopackaging.•Tannins are an excellent choice to improve mechanical properties of biopackaging.•Tannins extend food shelf-life due to antioxidant, antibacterial and UV-protection.•Promising developments expected from tannin-containing smart packaging.•Future directions for food industry applications of tannin-based biopackaging.