EXHIBIT 99.1

FLEMING COMPLETES GROCERY WHOLESALE TRANSACTION

DALLAS, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fleming Companies, Inc. announced
today that the sale of the company's grocery wholesale assets was completed as
expected at midnight, Saturday, August 23, 2003.

The Garland Division was acquired by Grocers Supply. The Miami Division was
acquired by Associated Grocers of Florida. Associated Wholesale Grocers of
Kansas City acquired the Nashville, Memphis, Memphis GMD, Tulsa, Lincoln and
Topeka Divisions. C&S acquired the Hawaii, Fresno, Sacramento, Sacramento GMD,
LaCrosse, LaCrosse GMD, Massillon and Milwaukee Divisions.

With the sale finalized, the company also announced today that Peter S. Willmott
has completed his tenure as Fleming's Interim CEO and President. Mr. Willmott
continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Non- Executive
Chairman of the Board Archie R. Dykes has assumed the responsibilities of CEO.

"Pete has served Fleming with much distinction under very difficult
circumstances," said Dr. Dykes. "We have been fortunate to have Pete serve as
Interim CEO and President, and he has done so at considerable disruption to his
personal life. Pete has been instrumental in helping make the best of a
challenging situation at Fleming. The Board of Directors is grateful for all
that Pete has done in service to the company, and we appreciate his continued
role as a member of the Board of Directors."

Dr. Dykes will continue to work closely with Chief Restructuring Officer Ted
Stenger as the company works through the remainder of the restructuring process.
Fleming's remaining operational entity is the Core-Mark International
convenience distribution business, based in South San Francisco, California.
Core-Mark's fill rates to customers have returned to historical industry
standards and the company continues to focus on serving the convenience industry
as a broad line distributor with a nationwide distribution network. The company
is actively exploring strategic alternatives for Core-Mark. This includes
responding to expressions of interest from parties interested in acquiring the
convenience business.

About Fleming

Fleming (OTC Pink Sheets: FLMIQ) 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. Fleming's court filings are available via the court's website, at
www.deb.uscourts.gov. To learn more about Fleming, visit the company's Web site
at 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 a Chapter 11 trustee or to convert the
cases to Chapter 7 cases; the ability of the company to obtain or maintain 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 retain and compensate key executives and associates; the
ability of the company to retain customers; and changes in general economic
conditions. 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.

CONTACT: SHANE BOYD 972.906.2125

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