Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,094	$ 1,821	$ 6,763	$ 6,094
Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold	1,346	1,115	4,331	3,723
Marketing and selling expenses	262	256	813	814
Administrative expenses	172	144	506	441
Research and development expenses	37	32	100	91
Other expenses / (income)	4	6	24	7
Restructuring charges	1	4	31	9
Total costs and expenses	1,822	1,557	5,805	5,085
Earnings before interest and taxes	272	264	958	1,009
Interest expense	33	29	102	87
Interest income	2	2	7	6
Earnings before taxes	241	237	863	928
Taxes on earnings	62	62	254	289
Net earnings	179	175	609	639
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	(2)	(7)	(8)
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 181	$ 177	$ 616	$ 647
Per Share - Basic
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 0.58	$ 0.56	$ 1.96	$ 2.03
Dividends	$ 0	$ 0.29	$ 0.87	$ 0.87
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	314	316	314	318
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 0.57	$ 0.55	$ 1.94	$ 2.01
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution	317	318	317	320