Exhibit 23.1



                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-89375 (Fleming Companies,  Inc. Matching 401(k) Plan) (formerly known as the
Consolidated  Savings Plus and Stock Ownership Plan for Fleming Companies,  Inc.
and Its  Subsidiaries)  on Form S-8 of our report  dated June 29,  2000,  on the
financial statement of the Fleming Companies,  Inc. Matching 401(k) Plan for the
year ended December 24, 1999  appearing in this Form 11-K of Fleming  Companies,
Inc.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 26, 2001