Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 383	$ 484
Accounts receivable	564	560
Inventories	673	767
Other current assets	147	152
Total current assets	1,767	1,963
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,054	2,103
Goodwill	2,047	2,133
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	511	527
Other assets	113	136
Total assets	6,492	6,862
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	751	657
Payable to suppliers and others	507	585
Accrued liabilities	547	619
Dividend payable	93	95
Accrued income taxes	10	33
Total current liabilities	1,908	1,989
Long-term debt	2,006	2,427
Deferred taxes	439	367
Other liabilities	867	983
Total liabilities	5,220	5,766
Campbell Soup Company shareowners' equity
Preferred stock; authorized 40 shares; none issued	0	0
Capital stock, $.0375 par value; authorized 560 shares; issued 542 shares	20	20
Additional paid-in capital	331	331
Earnings retained in the business	9,550	9,185
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(8,144)	(8,021)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(485)	(427)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareowners' equity	1,272	1,088
Noncontrolling interests	0	8
Total equity	1,272	1,096
Total liabilities and equity	$ 6,492	$ 6,862
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0375	$ 0.0375
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	560,000,000	560,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	542,000,000	542,000,000