Exhibit 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration
Statement No. 333-89375 (Fleming Companies, Inc. Matching
401(k) Plan) (formerly known as the Consolidated Savings Plus
and Stock Ownership Plan for Fleming Companies, Inc. and Its
Subsidiaries) on Form S-8 of our report dated June 29,
2000, on the financial statements of the Fleming Companies,
Inc. Matching 401(k) Plan for the year ended December 24,
1999 appearing in this Form 11-K of Fleming Companies, Inc.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 6, 2000