EXHIBIT 99.1


COMPANY PRESS RELEASE

Source:  Fleming Companies, Inc.

FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. MAKES AVAILABLE PRESENTATION

DALLAS, Texas--August 6, 2002--Fleming Companies, Inc. (NYSE: FLM) gave a
presentation to investors and analysts on August 5, 2002. An audio replay of the
presentation may be heard by dialing (888) 203-1112, passcode 389992. A webcast
of the presentation may be accessed at
https://cis.premconf.com/sc/scw.dll/usr?cid=vlllrdddlczvszsls.

Any statements in this press release and the presentation that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual
results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. For a
description of important factors which could cause actual results to differ from
those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the reports and documents
Fleming files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Fleming is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to
update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.