EXHIBIT 23.1





INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement  of Fleming Companies, Inc. on Form S-3 of  our  report
dated  February 18, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on  Form
10-K  of  Fleming Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries for  the  year
ended December 25, 1999.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 30, 2000