Exhibit 23.1


                 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement of Fleming Companies, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated February 18, 1999 appearing in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Fleming Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year
ended December 26, 1998.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 11, 1999