Exhibit 99(i)


        Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the Safe Harbor Provisions
                     of the Securities Litigation Reform Act

In connection with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"), SUPERVALU INC. (the "Company") is
filing the cautionary statements set forth below, identifying important factors
that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those
projected in forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of the Company.
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in future filings by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company's press
releases, other communications, and in oral statements made by or with the
approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases "will likely
result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate",
"project", "believe" or similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. The following
cautionary statements are for use as a reference to a readily available written
document in connection with forward-looking statements as defined in the Act.
These factors are in addition to any other cautionary statements, written or
oral, which may be made or referred to in connection with any such
forward-looking statement.

Retail Food Business Risks

The Company's retail food segment faces risks which may prevent the Company from
maintaining or increasing retail sales and earnings including: competition from
other retail chains, supercenters, non-traditional competitors and emerging
alternative formats; operating risks of retail operations; potential work
disruptions from labor disputes or national emergencies; general economic or
political conditions that affect consumer buying habits generally or acts of
terror directed at the food industry that affect consumer behavior; and the
adverse impact from the entry of other retail chains, supercenters and
non-traditional or emerging competitors into markets where the Company has a
retail concentration.

Food Distribution Business Risks

The Company's sales and earnings in its food distribution operations are
dependent on (i) the Company's ability to attract new customers and retain
existing customers; (ii) the success of its customers in competing with other
retail chains, supercenters, and non-traditional competitors and emerging
alternative formats; (iii) general economic or political conditions that affect
consumer buying habits generally or acts of terror directed at the food industry
that affect consumer behavior; and (iv) its ability to control costs. While the
Company believes that its efforts will enable it to attain its goals, certain
factors could adversely impact the Company's results, including: declines in
sales to its independent retailer customer base due to competition and other
factors; consolidations of retailers or competitors; increased self-distribution
by chain retailers; increases in operating costs; increases in credit risk
associated with open accounts and financing activities with independent
retailers; potential work disruptions from labor disputes or national
emergencies; and the entry of new or non-traditional distribution systems into
the industry.

Risks of Expansion and Acquisitions

The Company intends to continue to grow its retail and distribution businesses
through new store openings, new affiliations and in part through acquisitions.
Expansion is subject to a number of risks, including the adequacy of the
Company's capital resources; the location of suitable store or distribution
center sites and the negotiation of acceptable lease terms; and the ability to
hire and train employees. In addition, acquisitions involve a number of special
risks, including: making acquisitions at acceptable rates of return; the
diversion of management's attention to assimilation of the operations and
integration of personnel of the acquired business; possible costs and other
risks of integrating or adapting operational systems; and potential adverse
short-term effects on the Company's operating results.



Liquidity

Management expects that the Company will continue to replenish operating assets
with internally generated funds unless additional funds are necessary to
complete acquisitions. If capital spending significantly exceeds anticipated
capital needs, additional funding could be required from other sources. In
addition, acquisitions could affect the Company's borrowing costs and future
financial flexibility.

Litigation

While the Company believes that it is currently not subject to any material
litigation, the costs and other effects of legal and administrative cases and
proceedings, and settlements, are impossible to predict with certainty.

The foregoing should not be construed as exhaustive and the Company disclaims
any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the
occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.