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
October 19, 1999