EXHIBIT 99.2



FLEMING APPOINTS LEADING RESTRUCTURING EXPERTS FOR KEY FINANCIAL POSITIONS

Rebecca Roof and Michael Scott Retained as Chief Financial Officer And
Treasurer, Respectively

DALLAS, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fleming Companies, Inc. announced
today that it has engaged two highly experienced restructuring experts to help
lead its chapter 11 reorganization process forward in key financial management
positions. Becky Roof will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Mike
Scott will become Interim Treasurer, effective immediately.

Roof and Scott are Principals of AlixPartners, LLC, an International leader in
corporate restructuring and turnaround services. Fleming has retained AP
Services, LLC, an affiliate of AlixPartners, LLC, to assist in the company's
current reorganization. As is customary for AlixPartners, Roof and Scott will
remain as Principals at the firm while they focus on their duties at Fleming,
and will be able to draw upon the resources of AlixPartners as necessary. In
their new interim roles at Fleming, Roof and Scott will report directly to Peter
Willmott, Fleming's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.

Willmott said, "We have been reviewing Fleming's business and reorganization
requirements, with attention to improved customer and vendor services,
operational efficiency and greater financial flexibility. The Company has
determined that Fleming's reorganization process requires experienced business
turnaround professionals in Fleming's top financial management positions to
carry the process forward to successful completion.

"Becky and Mike have substantial experience in reorganizations and turnarounds
and will therefore play an integral role in Fleming's restructuring. We are
excited to have them join the leadership team as we take the necessary actions
to position the company to be a strong, long-term competitor."

Roof has over 23 years of corporate and consulting experience dealing primarily
with turnaround engagements. Her prior experience includes serving as CFO for
United Companies Financial Corporation and for APS Holding Corporation, a
distribution company. Prior to joining AlixPartners, Root was a director for
PricewaterhouseCoopers and previously served with Ernst & Young LLP.

Scott has worked extensively with companies and lending groups to recapitalize
companies through the bankruptcy process. Formerly a partner in the Business
Recovery Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Scott gained experience at
AlixPartners working on a wide variety of clients both in and out of bankruptcy.
Scott has recently been involved in restructurings including Pillowtex, Inc.,
Sun Healthcare Group, and LJM2.

Fleming Companies, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions
for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on April 1,
2003. The filings were made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington,
Delaware. The case has been assigned to the Honorable Judge Mary F. Walrath
under case number 03-10945 (MFW) (Jointly Administered). Fleming's court filings
are available via the courts website, at www.deb.uscourts.gov.

About AlixPartners

AlixPartners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company is the industry standard
in solving complex challenges, creating value and restoring corporate
performance. It provides services in performance improvement, turnaround and
restructuring, financial advisory and information technology. To learn more
about AlixPartners, visit. www.alixpartners.com.

About Fleming

Fleming (OTC Pink Sheets: FLMIQ) is a leading supplier of consumer package goods
to independent supermarkets, convenience-oriented retailers and other retail
formats around the country. To learn more about Fleming visit www.fleming.com

Forward-Looking Statement

This document contains forward-looking statements regarding future events. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those stated in this release, including
without limitation: the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern;
the ability of the Company to operate pursuant to the terms of the DIP facility;
court approval of the Company's motions prosecuted by it from time to time; the
ability of the Company to develop, prosecute, confirm and consummate one or more
plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 cases; risks associated
with third parties seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or shorten
the exclusivity period for the Company to propose and confirm one or more plans
of reorganization, for the appointment of Chapter 11





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trustee or to convert the cases to Chapter 7 cases; the ability of the Company
to obtain trade credit, and shipments and terms with vendors and service
providers for current orders; the Company's ability to maintain contracts that
are critical to its operations; potential adverse developments with respect to
the Company's liquidity or results of operations; the ability to fund and
execute its business plan; the ability to attract, retain and compensate key
executives and associates; the ability of the Company to attract and retain
customers; changes in general economic conditions; and, the ability, to
successfully sell the Company's retail operations. Additional information about
these and other factors is contained in Fleming's reports and filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date made and Fleming undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect developments or information obtained after the date of
this release.


        FLEMING CONTACT:
        Shane Boyd 972.906.2125

        ALIXPARTNERS CONTACT:
        Debra Kuptz 248.262.8470

SOURCE Fleming