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Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives

2015 Initiatives

In fiscal 2015, we implemented initiatives to reduce costs and to streamline our organizational structure. As part of these initiatives, we commenced a voluntary employee separation program available to certain U.S.-based salaried employees nearing retirement who met age, length-of-service and business unit/function criteria.

In February 2017, we announced that we were expanding these initiatives by further optimizing our supply chain network, primarily in North America, continuing to evolve our operating model to drive efficiencies, and more fully integrating our recent acquisitions. In January 2018, as part of the expanded initiatives, we authorized additional pre-tax costs to improve the operational efficiency of our thermal supply chain network in North America by closing our manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and to optimize our information technology infrastructure by migrating certain applications to the latest cloud technology platform. In August 2018, we announced that we will continue to streamline our organization, expand our zero-based budgeting efforts and optimize our manufacturing network. We extended the time horizon for the initiatives to 2022. Cost estimates for these expanded initiatives, as well as timing for certain activities, are continuing to be developed.

A summary of the restructuring charges and charges recorded in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, and Marketing and selling expenses related to the initiatives is as follows:



	2018		2017		2016		2015
Restructuring charges	$	49	$	18	$	35	$	102
Administrative expenses	88		36		47		22
Cost of products sold	45		4		—		—
Marketing and selling expenses	3		—		—		—
Total pre-tax charges	$	185	$	58	$	82	$	124

A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with the initiatives is as follows:



	Recognized as of July 29, 2018
Severance pay and benefits	$	180
Asset impairment/accelerated depreciation	45
Implementation costs and other related costs	224
Total	$	449

The total estimated pre-tax costs for actions that have been identified are approximately $570 to $605 and we expect to incur the remaining costs through 2020. This estimate will be updated as costs for the expanded initiatives are developed.

We expect the costs for actions that have been identified to date to consist of the following: approximately $195 in severance pay and benefits; approximately $95 in asset impairment and accelerated depreciation; and approximately $280 to $315 in implementation costs and other related costs.We expect these pre-tax costs to be associated with our segments as follows: Americas Simple Meals and Beverages - approximately 45%; Global Biscuits and Snacks - approximately 30%; Campbell Fresh - approximately 3%; and Corporate - approximately 22%.

Of the aggregate $570 to $605 of pre-tax costs identified to date, we expect approximately $465 to $500 will be cash expenditures. In addition, we expect to invest approximately $250 in capital expenditures through 2020 primarily related to the U.S. warehouse optimization project, transition of production of the Toronto manufacturing facility to our U.S. thermal plants, insourcing of manufacturing for certain simple meal products and optimization of information technology infrastructure and applications, of which we invested approximately $114 as of July 29, 2018.

A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves associated with the initiatives at July 29, 2018, is as follows:



	Severance Pay and Benefits			Other Restructuring Costs			Non-Cash Benefits⁽⁵⁾	Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs⁽⁶⁾	Asset Impairment/Accelerated Depreciation	Other Non-Cash Exit Costs⁽⁷⁾	Total Charges
Accrued balance at August 3, 2014	$	—		$	—
2015 charges	87			8			7	22	—	—	$	124
2015 cash payments	(1		)	—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1		)	—
Accrued balance at August 2, 2015⁽¹⁾	$	85		$	8
2016 charges	34			1			—	47	—	—	$	82
2016 cash payments	(46		)	(9		)
Accrued balance at July 31, 2016⁽²⁾	$	73		$	—
2017 charges	7			—			—	39	12	—	$	58
2017 cash payments	(54		)	—
Accrued balance at July 30, 2017⁽³⁾	$	26		$	—
2018 charges	43			—			2	104	33	3	$	185
2018 cash payments	(31		)	—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1		)	—
Accrued balance at July 29, 2018⁽⁴⁾	$	37		$	—

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⁽¹⁾	Includes $45 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽²⁾	Includes $17 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽³⁾	Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽⁴⁾	Includes $23 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽⁵⁾	Represents postretirement and pension curtailment costs and pension special termination benefits. See Note 10 for additional information.


⁽⁶⁾	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, and Marketing and selling expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.


⁽⁷⁾	Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Segment operating results do not include restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs because we evaluate segment performance excluding such charges. A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with segments is as follows:



	2018		Costs Incurred to Date
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages	$	86	$	178
Global Biscuits and Snacks	73		151
Campbell Fresh	5		11
Corporate	21		109
Total	$	185	$	449

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration

On March 26, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. Prior to the acquisition, in April 2017, Snyder's-Lance launched a cost transformation program following a comprehensive review of its operations with the goal of significantly improving its financial performance. We expect to continue to implement this program and to achieve a majority of the program's targeted savings. In addition, we have identified opportunities for additional cost synergies as we integrate Snyder's-Lance.

We are developing the detailed plans to implement the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and to achieve the cost synergies and therefore we cannot reasonably estimate the total expected pre-tax costs and timing of when we expect to incur those costs, as well as the expected future cash expenditures. We expect the pre-tax costs to be associated primarily with Global Biscuits and Snacks.

In 2018, we recorded a restructuring charge of $13 and incurred $12 in Administrative expenses related to the integration of Snyder's-Lance.

A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves associated with the Snyder's-Lance integration at July 29, 2018, is as follows:



	Severance Pay and Benefits			Implementation and Integration Costs⁽¹⁾	Total Charges
2018 charges	$	13		12	$	25
2018 cash payments	(4		)
Accrued balance at July 29, 2018⁽²⁾	$	9

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⁽¹⁾	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.


⁽²⁾	Includes $1 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Segment operating results do not include restructuring charges, nor implementation and integration costs because we evaluate segment performance excluding such charges. The pre-tax costs of $25 incurred in 2018 were associated with the Global Biscuits and Snacks segment.

2014 Initiatives

In 2014, we implemented initiatives to reduce overhead across the organization, restructure manufacturing and streamline operations for our soup and broth business in China and improve supply chain efficiency in Australia.

In 2016, we recorded a reduction to restructuring charges of $4 related to the 2014 initiatives. As of July 31, 2016, we incurred substantially all of the costs related to the 2014 initiatives. A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with the 2014 initiatives is as follows:



	Total Program⁽¹⁾		Change in Estimate			Recognized as of July 31, 2016
Severance pay and benefits	$	41	$	(4	)	$	37
Asset impairment	12		—			12
Other exit costs	1		—			1
Total	$	54	$	(4	)	$	50

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⁽¹⁾	Recognized as of August 2, 2015.

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Jul. 29, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings per Share (EPS) For the periods presented in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, the calculations of basic EPS and EPS assuming dilution vary in that the weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution include the incremental effect of stock options and other share-based payment awards, except when such effect would be antidilutive. The earnings per share calculation for 2018 excludes approximately 1 million stock options that would have been antidilutive. The earnings per share calculation for 2017 and 2016 excludes less than 1 million stock options that would have been antidilutive.

Noncontrolling Interests	12 Months Ended
Noncontrolling Interests	Jul. 29, 2018
Income Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest	Noncontrolling Interests We own a 60% controlling interest in a joint venture formed with Swire Pacific Limited to support our soup and broth business in China and a 70% controlling interest in a Malaysian food products manufacturing company. We also own a 99.8% interest in Acre Venture Partners, L.P. (Acre), a limited partnership formed to make venture capital investments in innovative new companies in food and food-related industries. See Note 14 for additional information. On March 26, 2018, we acquired Snyder's-Lance, including an 80% interest in one of its subsidiaries. In April 2018, we purchased the remaining 20% interest for $47. The noncontrolling interests' share in the net earnings (loss) was included in Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The noncontrolling interests in these entities were included in Total equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Equity.

Pension And Postretirement Benefits

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits — We sponsor a number of noncontributory defined benefit pension plans to provide retirement benefits to all eligible U.S. and non-U.S. employees. The benefits provided under these plans are based primarily on years of service and compensation levels. Benefits are paid from funds previously provided to trustees and insurance companies or are paid directly by us from general funds. In 1999, we implemented significant amendments to certain U.S. pension plans. Under a new formula, retirement benefits are determined based on percentages of annual pay and age. To minimize the impact of converting to the new formula, service and earnings credit continued to accrue through the year 2014 for certain active employees participating in the plans under the old formula prior to the amendments. Employees will receive the benefit from either the new or old formula, whichever is higher. Benefits become vested upon the completion of three years of service. Effective as of January 1, 2011, our U.S. pension plans were amended so that employees hired or rehired on or after that date and who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements will not be eligible to participate in the plans.

Postretirement Benefits — We provide postretirement benefits, including health care and life insurance, to substantially all retired U.S. employees and their dependents. We established retiree medical account benefits for eligible U.S. retirees. The accounts were intended to provide reimbursement for eligible health care expenses on a tax-favored basis. Effective as of January 1, 2011, the retirement medical program was amended to eliminate the retiree medical account benefit for employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. To preserve the benefit for employees close to retirement age, the retiree medical account will be available to employees who were at least age 50 with at least 10 years of service as of December 31, 2010, and who satisfy the other eligibility requirements for the retiree medical program. In July 2016, the retirement medical program was amended and effective as of January 1, 2017, we no longer sponsor our own medical coverage for certain Medicare-eligible retirees. In July 2017, the retirement medical program was once again amended and beginning on January 1, 2018, we no longer sponsor our own medical coverage for certain Medicare-eligible retirees covered by one of our collective bargaining agreements. In July 2018, the retirement medical program was once again amended and beginning on January 1, 2019, we no longer sponsor our own medical coverage for certain Medicare-eligible retirees covered by one of our collective bargaining agreements. Instead, in connection with these amendments, we offer these Medicare-eligible retirees access to health care coverage through a private exchange and offer a health reimbursement account to subsidize benefits for a select group of such retirees.

We use the fiscal year end as the measurement date for the benefit plans.

Components of net benefit expense (income) were as follows:



	Pension
	2018			2017			2016
Service cost	$	24		$	26		$	26
Interest cost	74			86			98
Expected return on plan assets	(144		)	(144		)	(147		)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	(104		)	(198		)	302
Special termination benefits	2			—			—
Curtailment gains	(2		)	—			—
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(150	)	$	(230	)	$	279

The special termination benefits of $2 related to the planned closure of the manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and were included in Restructuring charges. See Note 7 for additional information.

The components of net periodic benefit expense (income) other than the service cost component are included in Other expenses / (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Beginning in 2018, under the revised FASB guidance adopted in the first quarter, only the service cost component of net periodic benefit expense (income) is eligible for capitalization.

Beginning in 2018, we changed the method we use to estimate the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit expense (income). We elected to use a full yield curve approach to estimate service cost and interest cost by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligation of the relevant projected cash flows. Previously, we estimated service cost and interest cost using a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. We made this change to provide a more precise measurement of service cost and interest cost by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and the corresponding spot yield curve rates. This change will not affect the measurement of our benefit obligations. We accounted for this change prospectively in 2018 as a change in accounting estimate. As a result of this change, net periodic benefit income increased by approximately $17 in 2018, compared to what the net periodic benefit income would have been under the previous method.



	Postretirement
	2018			2017			2016
Service cost	$	1		$	1		$	1
Interest cost	7			10			15
Amortization of prior service credit	(27		)	(25		)	(1		)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	(16		)	(14		)	23
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(35	)	$	(28	)	$	38

The estimated prior service credit that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic postretirement expense during 2019 is $29. The prior service credit is primarily related to the amendments in July 2016, July 2017, and July 2018.

Change in benefit obligation:



	Pension						Postretirement
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Obligation at beginning of year	$	2,450		$	2,626		$	276		$	313
Service cost	24			26			1			1
Interest cost	74			86			7			10
Actuarial gain	(110		)	(134		)	(16		)	(14		)
Participant contributions	—			—			1			1
Plan amendments	2			—			(11		)	(12		)
Benefits paid	(165		)	(164		)	(26		)	(26		)
Medicare subsidies	—			—			3			3
Other	(2		)	(3		)	—			—
Special termination benefits	2			—			—			—
Curtailment	(2		)	—			—			—
Foreign currency adjustment	(16		)	13			—			—
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	2,257		$	2,450		$	235		$	276

Change in the fair value of pension plan assets:



	2018			2017
Fair value at beginning of year	$	2,183		$	2,111
Actual return on plan assets	137			208
Employer contributions	5			5
Benefits paid	(155		)	(154		)
Foreign currency adjustment	(16		)	13
Fair value at end of year	$	2,154		$	2,183

Net amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:



	Pension				Postretirement
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Other assets	$	61	$	8	$	—	$	—
Accrued liabilities	14		14		29		29
Other liabilities	150		261		206		247
Net amounts recognized	$	103	$	267	$	235	$	276



Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of:	Pension					Postretirement
	2018			2017		2018		2017
Prior service (cost) credit	$	(2	)	$	—	$	67	$	83

The change in amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with postretirement benefits was due to the plan amendments in July 2017 and July 2018, net of amortization.

The following table provides information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:



	2018		2017
Projected benefit obligation	$	249	$	2,270
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	241	$	2,232
Fair value of plan assets	$	85	$	1,995

The accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans was $2,227 at July 29, 2018, and $2,399 at July 30, 2017.

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at the end of the year:



	Pension		Postretirement
	2018	2017	2018	2017
Discount rate	4.15%	3.74%	4.06%	3.45%
Rate of compensation increase	3.21%	3.24%	3.25%	3.25%

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:



	Pension
	2018	2017	2016
Discount rate	3.74%	3.39%	4.19%
Expected return on plan assets	6.84%	7.09%	7.35%
Rate of compensation increase	3.24%	3.25%	3.29%

The discount rate is established as of our fiscal year-end measurement date. In establishing the discount rate, we review published market indices of high-quality debt securities, adjusted as appropriate for duration. In addition, independent actuaries apply high-quality bond yield curves to the expected benefit payments of the plans. The expected return on plan assets is a long-term assumption based upon historical experience and expected future performance, considering our current and projected investment mix. This estimate is based on an estimate of future inflation, long-term projected real returns for each asset class, and a premium for active management.

The discount rate used to determine net periodic postretirement expense was 3.45% in 2018, 3.20% in 2017, and 4.00% in 2016.

Assumed health care cost trend rates at the end of the year:



	2018	2017
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.75%	7.25%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)	4.50%	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2023	2023

A one-percentage-point increase or decrease in assumed health care costs would not significantly impact 2018 reported service and interest cost nor the 2018 accumulated benefit obligation.

Pension Plan Assets

The fundamental goal underlying the investment policy is to ensure that the assets of the plans are invested in a prudent manner to meet the obligations of the plans as these obligations come due. The primary investment objectives include providing a total return which will promote the goal of benefit security by attaining an appropriate ratio of plan assets to plan obligations, to provide for real asset growth while also tracking plan obligations, to diversify investments across and within asset classes, to reduce the impact of losses in single investments, and to follow investment practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations.

The primary policy objectives will be met by investing assets to achieve a reasonable tradeoff between return and risk relative to plan obligations. This includes investing a portion of the assets in funds selected in part to hedge the interest rate sensitivity to plan obligations.

The portfolio includes investments in the following asset classes: fixed income, equity, real estate and alternatives. Fixed income will provide a moderate expected return and partially hedge the exposure to interest rate risk of the plans’ obligations. Equities are used for their high expected return. Additional asset classes are used to provide diversification.

Asset allocation is monitored on an ongoing basis relative to the established asset class targets. The interaction between plan assets and benefit obligations is periodically studied to assist in the establishment of strategic asset allocation targets. The investment policy permits variances from the targets within certain parameters. Asset rebalancing occurs when the underlying asset class allocations move outside these parameters, at which time the asset allocation is rebalanced back to the policy target weight.

Our year-end pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by category were:



	Strategic Target	2018	2017
Equity securities	42%	42%	48%
Debt securities	46%	46%	40%
Real estate and other	12%	12%	12%
Total	100%	100%	100%

Pension plan assets are categorized based on the following fair value hierarchy:


•	Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data.


•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The following table presents our pension plan assets by asset category at July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018			Fair Value Measurements at July 29, 2018 Using Fair Value Hierarchy							Fair Value as of July 30, 2017			Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2017 Using Fair Value Hierarchy
				Level 1		Level 2			Level 3					Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Short-term investments	$	61		$	29	$	32		$	—	$	46		$	35	$	11		$	—
Equities:
U.S.	284			284		—			—		338			338		—			—
Non-U.S.	230			230		—			—		290			290		—			—
Corporate bonds:
U.S.	597			—		597			—		537			—		537			—
Non-U.S.	138			—		138			—		123			—		123			—
Government and agency bonds:
U.S.	70			—		70			—		60			—		60			—
Non-U.S.	33			—		33			—		31			—		31			—
Municipal bonds	61			—		61			—		58			—		58			—
Mortgage and asset backed securities	15			—		15			—		8			—		8			—
Real estate	10			4		—			6		17			10		—			7
Hedge funds	34			—		—			34		38			—		—			38
Derivative assets	8			—		8			—		9			—		9			—
Derivative liabilities	(4		)	—		(4		)	—		(10		)	—		(10		)	—
Total assets at fair value	$	1,537		$	547	$	950		$	40	$	1,545		$	673	$	827		$	45
Investments measured at net asset value:
Short-term investments	21										31
Commingled funds:
Equities	310										332
Fixed income	31										30
Blended	85										86
Real estate	89										84
Hedge funds	95										103
Total investments measured at net asset value:	631										666
Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets	(14		)								(28		)
Total pension plan assets at fair value	$	2,154									$	2,183

Short-term investments — Investments include cash and cash equivalents, and various short-term debt instruments and short-term investment funds. Institutional short-term investment vehicles valued daily are classified as Level 1 at cost which approximates market value. Short-term debt instruments are classified at Level 2 and are valued based on bid quotations and recent trade data for identical or similar obligations. Other investments valued based upon net asset value are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table.

Equities — Common stocks and preferred stocks are classified as Level 1 and are valued using quoted market prices in active markets.

Corporate bonds — These investments are valued based on quoted market prices, yield curves and pricing models using current market rates.

Government and agency bonds — These investments are generally valued based on bid quotations and recent trade data for identical or similar obligations.

Municipal bonds — These investments are valued based on quoted market prices, yield curves and pricing models using current market rates.

Mortgage and asset backed securities — These investments are valued based on prices obtained from third party pricing sources. The prices from third party pricing sources may be based on bid quotes from dealers and recent trade data. Mortgage backed securities are traded in the over-the-counter market.

Real estate — Real estate investments consist of real estate investment trusts, property funds and limited partnerships. Real estate investment trusts are classified as Level 1 and are valued based on quoted market prices. Property funds are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3 depending upon whether liquidity is limited or there are few observable market participant transactions. Property funds are valued based on third party appraisals. Limited partnerships are valued based upon valuations provided by the general partners of the funds. The values of limited partnerships are based upon an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating valuations that consider the evaluation of financing and sales transactions with third parties, expected cash flows, and market-based information, including comparable transactions and performance multiples among other factors. The investments are classified as Level 3 since the valuation is determined using unobservable inputs. Real estate investments valued at net asset value are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table.

Hedge funds — Hedge fund investments include hedge funds valued based upon a net asset value derived from the fair value of underlying securities. Hedge fund investments that are subject to liquidity restrictions or that are based on unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3. Hedge fund investments may include long and short positions in equity and fixed income securities, derivative instruments such as futures and options, commodities and other types of securities. Hedge fund investments valued at net asset value are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table.

Derivatives — Derivative financial instruments include forward currency contracts, futures contracts, options contracts, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps. Derivative financial instruments are classified as Level 2 and are valued based on observable market transactions or prices.

Commingled funds — Investments in commingled funds are not traded in active markets. Blended commingled funds are invested in both equities and fixed income securities. Commingled funds are valued based on the net asset values of such funds and are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table.

Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets included amounts due for securities sold, amounts payable for securities purchased, and other payables.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	Real Estate			Hedge Funds			Total
Fair value at July 30, 2017	$	7		$	38		$	45
Actual return on plan assets	2			2			4
Purchases	—			—			—
Sales	(3		)	(6		)	(9		)
Settlements	—			—			—
Transfers out of Level 3	—			—			—
Fair value at July 29, 2018	$	6		$	34		$	40



	Real Estate			Hedge Funds			Total
Fair value at July 31, 2016	$	6		$	45		$	51
Actual return on plan assets	1			2			3
Purchases	1			1			2
Sales	(1		)	(10		)	(11		)
Settlements	—			—			—
Transfers out of Level 3	—			—			—
Fair value at July 30, 2017	$	7		$	38		$	45

The following tables present additional information about the pension plan assets valued using net asset value as a practical expedient within the fair value hierarchy table:



	2018		2017
	Fair Value		Fair Value		Redemption Frequency		Redemption Notice Period Range
Short-term investments	$	21	$	31	Daily		1 Day
Commingled funds:
Equities	310		332		Daily,	Monthly	2	to	60 Days
Fixed income	31		30		Daily		1 Day
Blended	85		86		Primarily Daily		1	to	20 Days
Real estate funds	89		84		Quarterly		45	to	90 Days
Hedge funds⁽¹⁾	95		103		Monthly		5	to	30 Days
Total	$	631	$	666

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⁽¹⁾	Includes a fund valued at $2 in 2017 which was substantially liquidated in 2018.

There were no unfunded commitments in 2018 or 2017.

No contributions are expected to be made to U.S. pension plans in 2019. We expect contributions to non-U.S. pension plans to be approximately $4 in 2019.

Estimated future benefit payments are as follows:



	Pension		Postretirement
2019	$	173	$	29
2020	$	167	$	28
2021	$	168	$	26
2022	$	163	$	25
2023	$	159	$	24
2024-2028	$	777	$	97

The estimated future benefit payments include payments from funded and unfunded plans.

Defined Contribution Plans — All Snyder’s-Lance U.S. employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) Retirement Plan that provides participants with matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 4% of qualified wages and 50% of the next 1% of qualified wages. For substantially all U.S. employees except Snyder's-Lance employees, effective January 1, 2011, we provide a matching contribution of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of compensation for employees who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2011, who will not be eligible to participate in the defined benefit plans and who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements receive a contribution equal to 3% of compensation regardless of their participation in the 401(k) Retirement Plan. Amounts charged to Costs and expenses were $45 in 2018, $34 in 2017 and $33 in 2016.

Taxes on Earnings

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Taxes on Earnings

The provision for income taxes on earnings consists of the following:



	2018			2017		2016
Income taxes:
Currently payable:
Federal	$	84		$	238	$	235
State	13			39		34
Non-U.S.	47			36		47
	144			313		316
Deferred:
Federal	(122		)	77		(17		)
State	(2		)	2		—
Non-U.S.	(9		)	14		(13		)
	(133		)	93		(30		)
	$	11		$	406	$	286



	2018		2017		2016
Earnings before income taxes:
United States	$	143	$	1,103	$	705
Non-U.S.	129		190		144
	$	272	$	1,293	$	849

The following is a reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate:



	2018		2017		2016
Federal statutory income tax rate	21.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)	4.3		2.1		2.7
Tax effect of international items	2.6		(2.1	)	(3.0	)
Settlement of tax contingencies	(6.2	)	—		—
Federal manufacturing deduction	(4.0	)	(2.1	)	(3.2	)
Goodwill impairment	18.7		3.4		4.3
Claim settlement	—		—		(0.8	)
Tax Reform - impact on U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities⁽¹⁾	(66.3	)	—		—
Tax Reform - transition tax⁽¹⁾	19.6		—		—
Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate⁽¹⁾	13.2		—		—
Foreign exchange losses⁽²⁾	—		(3.9	)	—
Other	1.1		(1.0	)	(1.3	)
Effective income tax rate	4.0	%	31.4	%	33.7	%

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⁽¹⁾	The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to corporate taxation. Changes under the Act include:


•	Reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. A blended rate will apply for fiscal 2018 non-calendar year end companies for the fiscal periods that include the effective date of the rate change. The impact of this is shown as "Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate";


•	Repealing the exception for deductibility of performance-based compensation to covered employees, which impacts us beginning in 2019, along with expanding the number of covered employees;


•	Transitioning to a territorial system for taxation on foreign earnings along with the imposition of a transition tax in 2018 on the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings;


•	Immediate expensing of machinery and equipment placed into service after September 27, 2017;


•	Eliminating the deduction for domestic manufacturing activities, which impacts us beginning in 2019;


•	Changes to the taxation of multinational companies, including a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, a new Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax, and a new U.S. corporate deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, all of which are effective for us beginning in 2019; and


•	Limiting the deductibility of interest expense to 30% of adjusted taxable income, which is effective for us beginning in 2019.


⁽²⁾	The 2017 rate was favorably impacted by a $52 benefit primarily related to the sale of intercompany notes receivable to a financial institution, which resulted in the recognition of foreign exchange losses.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently released Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118, which allows for a measurement period while a company obtains, prepares, and analyzes the information necessary to finalize its accounting for the effects of the Act. As a result of the Act, we recognized a benefit of $179 on the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities and expense of $53 on the transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings. Based on SAB 118, the amounts recorded represent provisional amounts based on our best estimates and current interpretation of the provisions of the Act and may change as estimates are revised or additional guidance is issued.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are comprised of the following:



	2018			2017
Depreciation	$	342		$	355
Amortization	868			521
Other	35			20
Deferred tax liabilities	1,245			896
Benefits and compensation	144			241
Pension benefits	24			98
Tax loss carryforwards	65			36
Capital loss carryforwards	88			92
Other	92			95
Gross deferred tax assets	413			562
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	(133		)	(120		)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	280			442
Net deferred tax liability	$	965		$	454

At July 29, 2018, our U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries had tax loss carryforwards of approximately $671. Of these carryforwards, $634 expire between 2019 and 2037, and $37 may be carried forward indefinitely. At July 29, 2018, deferred tax asset valuation allowances have been established to offset $213 of these tax loss carryforwards. Additionally, at July 29, 2018, our U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries had capital loss carryforwards of approximately $318, of which $300 were offset by valuation allowances.

The net change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in 2018 was an increase of $13. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance and the impact of currency. The net change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in 2017 was an increase of $2. The increase was primarily due to the impact of currency and the recognition of additional valuation allowances on tax loss carryforwards, partially offset by the expiration of tax losses. The net change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in 2016 was a decrease of $4. The decrease was primarily due to the expiration of tax losses, partially offset by the recognition of additional valuation allowance on tax loss carryforwards.

As of July 29, 2018, other deferred tax assets included $23 of state tax credit carryforwards related to various states that expire between 2021 and 2031. As of July 29, 2018, deferred tax asset valuation allowances have been established to offset $15 of the state credit carryforwards. The increase in state tax credit carryforwards was primarily due to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance and settlement of tax audits. As of July 30, 2017, other deferred tax assets included $1 of state tax credit carryforwards related to various states that expire between 2021 and 2029. No valuation allowances have been established related to these deferred tax assets.

As of July 29, 2018, we had approximately $956 of undistributed earnings of subsidiaries. Of this amount, $897 was subject to U.S. tax under the transition tax on foreign earnings discussed above. Consistent with prior years, these unremitted earnings and the investment in our foreign subsidiaries are deemed to be permanently reinvested and no additional tax has been provided. It is not practical to estimate the tax liability that might be incurred if such earnings were remitted to the U.S.

A reconciliation of the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits follows:



	2018			2017			2016
Balance at beginning of year	$	64		$	63		$	58
Increases related to prior-year tax positions	—			4			2
Decreases related to prior-year tax positions	(37		)	—			—
Increases related to current-year tax positions	2			4			3
Settlements	(1		)	(7		)	—
Increase due to acquisitions	4			—			—
Balance at end of year	$	32		$	64		$	63

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the annual effective tax rate was $26 as of July 29, 2018, $43 as of July 30, 2017, and $42 as of July 31, 2016. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits can change due to audit settlements, tax examination activities, statute expirations and the recognition and measurement criteria under accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. We reasonably expect reductions in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $7 within the next 12 months due to settlement of state tax examinations. Approximately $5 of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, were reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 30, 2017.

Our accounting policy with respect to interest and penalties attributable to income taxes is to reflect any expense or benefit as a component of our income tax provision. The total amount of interest and penalties recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was insignificant in 2018, $4 in 2017 and $3 in 2016. The total amount of interest and penalties recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other liabilities was $5 as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017.

We do business internationally and, as a result, file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and non-U.S. jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as the U.S., Australia, Canada and Denmark. The 2018 tax year is currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, several state income tax examinations are in progress for the years 1999 to 2017.

With limited exceptions, we have been audited for income tax purposes in Australia through 2010, Denmark through 2013, and in Canada through 2014.

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

Short-term borrowings consist of the following:



	2018			2017
Commercial paper	$	1,140		$	874
Australian notes	348			152
Notes	300			—
Current portion of Canadian credit facility	90			—
Variable-rate bank borrowings	22			10
Capital leases	1			1
Other⁽¹⁾	(5		)	—
Total short-term borrowings	$	1,896		$	1,037

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⁽¹⁾	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

As of July 29, 2018, the weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper, which consisted of U.S. borrowings, was 2.54%. As of July 30, 2017, the weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper, which consisted of U.S. borrowings, was 1.31%.

As of July 29, 2018, we had $1,896 of short-term borrowings due within one year, of which $1,140 was comprised of commercial paper borrowings. As of July 29, 2018, we issued $59 of standby letters of credit. We have a committed revolving credit facility totaling $1,850 that matures in December 2021. This U.S. facility remained unused at July 29, 2018, except for $1 of standby letters of credit that we issued under it. The U.S. facility supports our commercial paper programs and other general corporate purposes.

In June 2017, we sold an intercompany note to a financial institution of AUD $190, or $152 with an interest rate of 6.98% that matures on March 29, 2021, but is payable upon demand. In June 2017, we sold an intercompany note to a financial institution of AUD $280, or $224, with an interest rate of 4.88% that matures on September 18, 2018. Interest on the notes is due semi-annually on January 23 and July 23. The net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes.

In July 2016, we entered into a Canadian committed revolving credit facility that matures in July 2019. As of July 29, 2018, the total commitment under the Canadian facility was CAD $125, or $96, and we had borrowings of CAD $117, or $90, at a rate of 3.17% under this facility. The Canadian facility supports general corporate purposes.

Long-term debt consists of the following:



Type	Fiscal Year of Maturity	Rate	2018			2017
Canadian credit facility	2019	Variable	$	90		$	130
Australian note	2019	4.88%	207			224
Notes	2019	4.50%	300			300
Notes	2020	Variable	500			—
Notes	2021	Variable	400			—
Senior Term Loan	2021	Variable	900			—
Notes	2021	3.30%	650			—
Notes	2021	4.25%	500			500
Debentures	2021	8.88%	200			200
Notes	2023	2.50%	450			450
Notes	2023	3.65%	1,200			—
Notes	2025	3.95%	850			—
Notes	2025	3.30%	300			300
Notes	2028	4.15%	1,000			—
Notes	2043	3.80%	400			400
Notes	2048	4.80%	700			—
Capital leases			7			7
Other⁽¹⁾			(59		)	(12		)
Total			$	8,595		$	2,499
Less current portion			597			—
Total long-term debt			$	7,998		$	2,499

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⁽¹⁾	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

We issued $5,300 senior notes on March 16, 2018, and borrowed $900 under a single draw 3-year senior unsecured term loan facility on March 26, 2018 to finance the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. The interest rate on the $900 senior unsecured term loan facility resets in one, two, three, or six-month periods dependent upon our election. Interest on the senior unsecured term loan facility is due upon the earlier of an interest reset or quarterly and the first interest payment is due in June 2018. The senior unsecured term loan facility may be prepaid at par at any time. The senior unsecured term loan facility contains a financial covenant based on our maximum leverage ratio. Pursuant to this covenant, if our credit rating is less than BBB+ from Standard & Poor's and Baa1 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc and the amount borrowed under the facility is in excess of $500, we must maintain a leverage ratio below (i) for the last day of each quarter ending on or prior to April 30, 2020, 5.75:1.00, and (ii) thereafter, 5.25:1.00. Our leverage ratio is calculated based on the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA, each as defined in the credit agreement for the senior unsecured term loan facility. The maximum leverage ratio covenant is incorporated into our U.S. and Canadian facilities for so long as that covenant is in effect under the senior unsecured term loan facility. In addition, the senior unsecured term loan facility contains other customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of this type. Interest on the 2-year floating rate senior notes is due quarterly on March 16, June 16, September 16, and December 16, commencing on June 16, 2018. Interest on the 3-year floating rate senior notes is due quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, commencing on June 15, 2018. Interest on the fixed rate senior notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, commencing on September 15, 2018. The fixed rate senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at our option at any time at the applicable redemption price. If change of control triggering events occur, we will be required to offer to purchase the senior notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date.

Principal amounts of long-term debt mature as follows: $500 in 2020; $2,651 in 2021; $1 in 2022; $1,651 in 2023; and a total of $3,254 in period beyond 2023.

Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

The principal market risks to which we are exposed are changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. In addition, we are exposed to equity price changes related to certain deferred compensation obligations. In order to manage these exposures, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivative contracts such as swaps, rate locks, options, forwards and commodity futures. We enter into these derivative contracts for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures, and the contracts do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes and do not use leveraged instruments. Our derivative programs include instruments that qualify and others that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We are exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, we enter into contracts only with carefully selected, leading, credit-worthy financial institutions, and distribute contracts among several financial institutions to reduce the concentration of credit risk. We did not have credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative instruments as of July 29, 2018, or July 30, 2017.

We are also exposed to credit risk from our customers. During 2018, our largest customer accounted for approximately 18% of consolidated net sales. Our five largest customers accounted for approximately 38% of our consolidated net sales in 2018.

We closely monitor credit risk associated with counterparties and customers.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to our international operations, including non-functional currency intercompany debt and net investments in subsidiaries. We are also exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of certain subsidiaries. Principal currencies hedged include the Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and U.S. dollar. We utilize foreign exchange forward purchase and sale contracts, as well as cross-currency swaps, to hedge these exposures. The contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. We hedge portions of our forecasted foreign currency transaction exposure with foreign exchange forward contracts for periods typically up to 18 months. To hedge currency exposures related to intercompany debt, we enter into foreign exchange forward purchase and sale contracts, as well as cross-currency swap contracts, for periods consistent with the underlying debt. The notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for as cash-flow hedges was $104 at July 29, 2018, and $84 at July 30, 2017. The effective portion of the changes in fair value on these instruments is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and is reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings on the same line item and the same period in which the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. The notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as accounting hedges was $140 and $336 at July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, respectively. There were no cross-currency swap contracts outstanding as of July 29, 2018 or July 30, 2017.

Interest Rate Risk

We manage our exposure to changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt and by utilizing interest rate swaps in order to maintain our variable-to-total debt ratio within targeted guidelines. Receive fixed rate/pay variable rate interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair-value hedges. We manage our exposure to interest rate volatility on future debt issuances by entering into forward starting interest rate swaps or treasury rate lock contracts to lock in the rate on the interest payments related to the anticipated debt issuances. The contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. The effective portion of the changes in fair value on designated instruments is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings over the life of the debt. The change in fair value on undesignated instruments is recorded in interest expense. At July 30, 2017, we had forward starting interest rate swaps accounted for as cash flow hedges with a notional amount of $300, which related to the debt issuance in 2018. We settled forward starting interest rate swaps with a notional of $300 in October 2017 at a loss of $22. We settled forward starting interest rate swaps with a notional of $300 in March 2018 at a gain of $15. The $7 net loss on these instruments was recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and will be recognized as additional interest expense over the 10-year life of the debt issued in March 2018. We entered into treasury rate lock contracts with a notional value of $2,400 in 2018. The contacts were settled in March 2018 at a gain of $18, which was recognized in Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. These contracts, which were undesignated, hedged the planned financing of the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. There were no forward starting interest rate swaps outstanding as of July 29, 2018.

Commodity Price Risk

We principally use a combination of purchase orders and various short- and long-term supply arrangements in connection with the purchase of raw materials, including certain commodities and agricultural products. We also enter into commodity futures, options and swap contracts to reduce the volatility of price fluctuations of soybean oil, wheat, diesel fuel, aluminum, natural gas, soybean meal, corn, cocoa, butter, and cheese, which impact the cost of raw materials. Commodity futures, options, and swap contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. We hedge a portion of commodity requirements for periods typically up to 18 months. There were no commodity contracts accounted for as cash-flow hedges as of July 29, 2018, or July 30, 2017. The notional amount of commodity contracts not designated as accounting hedges was $118 at July 29, 2018, and $90 at July 30, 2017.

In 2017, we entered into a supply contract under which prices for certain raw materials are established based on anticipated volume requirements over a twelve-month period. Certain prices under the contract are based in part on certain component parts of the raw materials that are in excess of our needs or not required for our operations, thereby creating an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. We net settle amounts due under the contract with our counterparty. The notional value was approximately $33 as of July 29, 2018, and $35 as of July 30, 2017. The fair value was not material as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017. Unrealized gains (losses) and settlements are included in Cost of products sold in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Equity Price Risk

We enter into swap contracts which hedge a portion of exposures relating to certain deferred compensation obligations linked to the total return of our capital stock, the total return of the Vanguard Institutional Index, and the total return of the Vanguard Total International Stock Index. Under these contracts, we pay variable interest rates and receive from the counterparty either: the total return on our capital stock; the total return of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, which is expected to approximate the total return of the Vanguard Institutional Index; or the total return of the iShares MSCI EAFE Index, which is expected to approximate the total return of the Vanguard Total International Stock Index. These contracts were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We enter into these contracts for periods typically not exceeding 12 months. The notional amounts of the contracts as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, were $41 and $43, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	Balance Sheet Classification	2018		2017
Asset Derivatives
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	$	1	$	3
Total derivatives designated as hedges		$	1	$	3
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets	$	5	$	5
Deferred compensation derivative contracts	Other current assets	1		1
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	3		—
Commodity derivative contracts	Other assets	—		1
Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	9	$	7
Total asset derivatives		$	10	$	10



	Balance Sheet Classification	2018		2017
Liability Derivatives
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	2	$	1
Forward starting interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	—		22
Total derivatives designated as hedges		$	2	$	23
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodity derivative contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	3	$	1
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Accrued liabilities	—		19
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other liabilities	—		1
Commodity derivative contracts	Other liabilities	1		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	4	$	21
Total liability derivatives		$	6	$	44

We do not offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable netting agreements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, would be adjusted as detailed in the following table:



	2018							2017
Derivative Instrument	Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements			Net Amount		Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements			Net Amount
Total asset derivatives	$	10	$	(3	)	$	7	$	10	$	(3	)	$	7
Total liability derivatives	$	6	$	(3	)	$	3	$	44	$	(3	)	$	41

We are required to maintain cash margin accounts in connection with funding the settlement of open positions for exchange-traded commodity derivative instruments. At July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, a cash margin account balance of $2 and $1, respectively, was included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following tables show the effect of our derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges for the years ended July 29, 2018, July 30, 2017, and July 31, 2016 in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and the Consolidated Statements of Earnings:



		Total Cash-Flow Hedge OCI Activity
Derivatives Designated as Cash-Flow Hedges		2018			2017			2016
OCI derivative gain (loss) at beginning of year		$	(34	)	$	(64	)	$	(10	)
Effective portion of changes in fair value recognized in OCI:
Foreign exchange forward contracts		8			(4		)	(9		)
Forward starting interest rate swaps		15			23			(36		)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to earnings:	Location in Earnings
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Cost of products sold	1			6			(11		)
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other expenses / (income)	—			1			(2		)
Forward starting interest rate swaps	Interest expense	2			4			4
OCI derivative gain (loss) at end of year		$	(8	)	$	(34	)	$	(64	)

Based on current valuations, the amount expected to be reclassified from OCI into earnings within the next 12 months is a gain of $1. The ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material.

The following table shows the effects of our derivative instruments not designated as hedges in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings:



		Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges	Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings	2018			2017			2016
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other expenses / (income)	(1		)	14			(1		)
Cross-currency swap contracts	Other expenses / (income)	—			—			2
Commodity derivative contracts	Cost of products sold	(2		)	(11		)	6
Deferred compensation derivative contracts	Administrative expenses	(2		)	(3		)	(6		)
Treasury rate lock contracts	Interest expense	(18		)	—			—
Total		$	(24	)	$	—		$	1

Variable Interest Entity	12 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entity	Jul. 29, 2018
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]	Variable Interest Entity In February 2016, we agreed to make a capital commitment subject to certain qualifications of up to $125 to Acre, a limited partnership formed to make venture capital investments in innovative new companies in food and food-related industries. Acre is managed by its general partner, Acre Ventures GP, LLC, which is independent of us. We are the sole limited partner of Acre and own a 99.8% interest. Our share of earnings (loss) is calculated according to the terms of the partnership agreement. Acre is a VIE. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary. Therefore, we consolidate Acre and account for the third party ownership as a noncontrolling interest. Through July 29, 2018, we funded $81 of the capital commitment. On August 29, 2018, we provided notice of termination of the investment period and have no obligation to make any further capital contributions to Acre for new investments, but are required to pay obligations made prior to the notice of termination, the management fee and permitted partnership expenses. Acre elected the fair value option to account for qualifying investments to more appropriately reflect the value of the investments in the financial statements. The investments were $77 and $51 as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, respectively, and are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair values of investments for which the fair value option was elected are included in Other expenses / (income) on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Current assets and liabilities of Acre were not material as of July 29, 2018, or July 30, 2017.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy:


•	Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data.


•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value and classify such items as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, we base fair value upon internally developed models that use current market-based or independently sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Included in the fair value of derivative instruments is an adjustment for credit and nonperformance risk.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, consistent with the fair value hierarchy:



	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Fair Value Measurements at July 29, 2018 Using Fair Value Hierarchy						Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2017 Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Foreign exchange forward contracts⁽¹⁾	$	4	$	—	$	4	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—
Commodity derivative contracts⁽²⁾	5		5		—		—		6		6		—		—
Deferred compensation derivative contracts⁽³⁾	1		—		1		—		1		—		1		—
Deferred compensation investments⁽⁴⁾	6		6		—		—		—		—		—		—
Fair value option investments⁽⁵⁾	77		—		—		77		50		—		1		49
Total assets at fair value	$	93	$	11	$	5	$	77	$	60	$	6	$	5	$	49



	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Fair Value Measurements at July 29, 2018 Using Fair Value Hierarchy						Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2017 Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities
Forward starting interest rate swaps⁽⁶⁾	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	22	$	—
Foreign exchange forward contracts⁽¹⁾	2		—		2		—		21		—		21		—
Commodity derivative contracts⁽²⁾	4		3		1		—		1		1		—		—
Deferred compensation obligation⁽⁴⁾	108		108		—		—		112		112		—		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	114	$	111	$	3	$	—	$	156	$	113	$	43	$	—

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⁽¹⁾	Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates.


⁽²⁾	Based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace.


⁽³⁾	Based on LIBOR and equity index swap rates.


⁽⁴⁾	Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments.

⁽⁵⁾

Primarily represents investments in equity securities that are not readily marketable and are accounted for under the fair value option. The investments were funded by Acre. See Note 14 for additional information. Fair value is based on analyzing recent transactions and transactions of comparable companies, and the discounted cash flow method. In addition, allocation methods, including the option pricing method, are used in distributing fair value among various equity holders according to rights and preferences. Changes in the fair value of investments were not material in 2018 or 2017.


⁽⁶⁾	Based on LIBOR swap rates.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	2018		2017
Fair value at beginning of year	$	49	$	25
Gains	9		2
Purchases	19		22
Fair value at end of year	$	77	$	49

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we are also required to measure certain items at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

We recognized impairment charges on goodwill, trademarks and plant assets in connection with interim and annual assessments of intangible assets. See also Note 5 for additional information on the impairment charges.

In the fourth quarter of 2017, we recognized $12 of charges, primarily asset impairment, on plant assets associated with the 2015 restructuring initiatives described in Note 7. The carrying value was reduced to estimated fair value based on expected proceeds. The carrying value was not material.

Fair value was determined based on unobservable Level 3 inputs. The fair value of plant assets was determined based on cash flows associated with the asset group that include significant management assumptions, including expected proceeds. The fair value of trademarks was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, weighted average cost of capital and assumed royalty rates. The fair value of goodwill was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital, and future economic and market conditions.

The following table presents fair value measurements:



	Impairment Charges						Fair Value
July 29, 2018	Plant Assets		Trademark		Goodwill		Plant Assets		Trademark		Goodwill
Plum			$	54					$	61
April 29, 2018
Deli	$	11	$	13	$	81	$	53	$	23	$	—
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings			$	130	$	384			$	150	$	—
January 28, 2018
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients					$	75					$	—
January 29, 2017
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients			$	20	$	127			$	48	$	75
Garden Fresh Gourmet			$	1	$	64			$	37	$	52
July 31, 2016
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients			$	35	$	106			$	68	$	202

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings, excluding the current portion of long-term debt, approximate fair value.

Cash equivalents of $14 at July 29, 2018, and $8 at July 30, 2017, represent fair value as these highly liquid investments have an original maturity of three months or less. Fair value of cash equivalents is based on Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt in Short-term borrowings, was $8,347 at July 29, 2018, and $2,582 at July 30, 2017. The carrying value was $8,595 at July 29, 2018, and $2,499 at July 30, 2017. The fair value of long-term debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices or pricing models using current market rates.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Jul. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchases	Shareholders' Equity We have authorized 560 million shares of Capital stock with $.0375 par value and 40 million shares of Preferred stock, issuable in one or more classes, with or without par as may be authorized by the Board of Directors. No Preferred stock has been issued. Share Repurchase Programs In March 2017, the Board authorized a share repurchase program to purchase up to $1,500. The program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. In addition to this publicly announced program, we have a separate Board authorization to purchase shares to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under our stock compensation plans. We suspended our share repurchases as of the second quarter of 2018. In 2018, we repurchased 2 million shares at a cost of $86. Of this amount, $75 was used to repurchase shares pursuant to our March 2017 publicly announced share repurchase program. Approximately $1,296 remained available under the March 2017 program as of July 29, 2018. In 2017, we repurchased 8 million shares at a cost of $437, and in 2016, we repurchased 3 million shares at a cost of $143.

Stock-based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock-based Compensation

In 2003, shareholders approved the 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of an aggregate of 31.2 million shares to satisfy awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, unrestricted stock, restricted stock/units (including performance restricted stock) and performance units. In 2005, shareholders approved the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of an additional 6 million shares to satisfy the same types of awards. In 2008, shareholders approved an amendment to the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares to 10.5 million and in 2010, shareholders approved another amendment to the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares to 17.5 million. In 2015, shareholders approved the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of 13 million shares. Approximately 6 million of these shares were shares that were currently available under the 2005 plan and were incorporated into the 2015 Plan upon approval by shareholders.

Awards under Long-Term Incentive Plans may be granted to employees and directors. Pursuant to the Long-Term Incentive Plan, we adopted a long-term incentive compensation program which provides for grants of total shareholder return (TSR) performance restricted stock/units, EPS performance restricted stock/units, strategic performance restricted stock/units, time-lapse restricted stock/units, special performance restricted stock/units and unrestricted stock. Under the program, awards of TSR performance restricted stock/units will be earned by comparing our total shareholder return during a three-year period to the respective total shareholder returns of companies in a performance peer group. Based upon our ranking in the performance peer group, a recipient of TSR performance restricted stock/units may earn a total award ranging from 0% to 200% of the initial grant. Awards of EPS performance restricted stock/units will be earned based upon our achievement of annual earnings per share goals. During the three-year vesting period, a recipient of EPS performance restricted stock/units may earn a total award of either 0% or 100% of the initial grant. Awards of the strategic performance restricted stock units were earned based upon the achievement of two key metrics, net sales and EPS growth, compared to strategic plan objectives during a three-year period. A recipient of strategic performance restricted stock units earned a total award ranging from 0% to 200% of the initial grant. Awards of time-lapse restricted stock/units will vest ratably over the three-year period. In addition, we may issue special grants of restricted stock/units to attract and retain executives which vest over various periods. Awards are generally granted annually in October.

Annual stock option grants were granted in 2018, 2017, and 2016, and were not part of the long-term incentive compensation program for 2015. Stock options are granted on a selective basis under the Long-Term Incentive Plans. The term of a stock option granted under these plans may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Options granted in 2018, 2017, and 2016 under these plans vest ratably over a three-year period. The option price may not be less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of the grant.

In 2018, we issued stock options, time-lapse restricted stock units, unrestricted stock, EPS performance restricted stock units and TSR performance restricted stock units. We did not issue strategic performance restricted stock units or special performance restricted units in 2018.

Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:



	2018		2017		2016
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	61	$	60	$	64
Tax-related benefits	$	11	$	22	$	24

The following table summarizes stock option activity as of July 29, 2018:



	Options		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(Options in thousands)				(In years)
Outstanding at July 30, 2017	1,042		$	52.08
Granted	575		$	47.19
Exercised	—		$	—
Terminated	(80	)	$	50.05
Outstanding at July 29, 2018	1,537		$	50.36	8.2	$	—
Exercisable at July 29, 2018	519		$	51.40	7.5	$	—

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2017 was not material. During 2016, the total intrinsic value of options exercised was $2. We measure the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expected term of options granted was based on the weighted average time of vesting and the end of the contractual term. We utilized this simplified method as we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term.

The assumptions and grant-date fair values for grants in 2018 and 2017 were as follows:



	2018	2017	2016
Risk-free interest rate	2.06%	1.28%	1.68%
Expected dividend yield	2.95%	2.26%	2.46%
Expected volatility	19.60%	18.64%	18.35%
Expected term	6 years	6 years	6 years
Grant-date fair value	$6.67	$7.51	$6.86

We expense stock options on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, except for awards issued to retirement eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. As of July 29, 2018, total remaining unearned compensation related to nonvested stock options was $1, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.3 years.

The following table summarizes time-lapse restricted stock units and EPS performance restricted stock units as of July 29, 2018:



	Units		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
	(Restricted stock units in thousands)
Nonvested at July 30, 2017	1,221		$	50.86
Granted	1,220		$	44.18
Vested	(643	)	$	48.67
Forfeited	(146	)	$	48.27
Nonvested at July 29, 2018	1,652		$	47.01

We determine the fair value of time-lapse restricted stock units, EPS performance restricted stock units, strategic performance restricted stock units and special performance restricted stock units based on the quoted price of our stock at the date of grant. We expense time-lapse restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, except for awards issued to retirement-eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. We expense EPS performance restricted stock units on a graded-vesting basis, except for awards issued to retirement-eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. There were 142 thousand EPS performance target grants outstanding at July 29, 2018, with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $49.60. The actual number of EPS performance restricted stock units and strategic performance restricted stock units that vest will depend on actual performance achieved. We estimate expense based on the number of awards expected to vest. In the first quarter of 2017, recipients of strategic performance restricted stock units earned 35% of the initial grants based on actual performance achieved during a three-year period ended July 31, 2016. There were no strategic performance restricted stock units outstanding at July 29, 2018.

In 2015, we issued special performance restricted stock units for which vesting was contingent upon meeting various financial goals and performance milestones to support innovation and growth initiatives. These awards vested in the first quarter of 2017. Recipients of special performance restricted stock units earned 0% of the initial grants based upon financial goals and 100% of the initial grants based upon performance milestones to support innovation and growth initiatives.

As of July 29, 2018, total remaining unearned compensation related to nonvested time-lapse restricted stock units and EPS performance restricted stock units was $37, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.7 years. The fair value of restricted stock units vested during 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $30, $55 and $44, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units granted during 2017 and 2016 was $54.79 and $50.44, respectively.

The following table summarizes TSR performance restricted stock units as of July 29, 2018:



	Units		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
	(Restricted stock units in thousands)
Nonvested at July 30, 2017	1,774		$	48.24
Granted	943		$	39.39
Vested	(815	)	$	43.39
Forfeited	(238	)	$	43.53
Nonvested at July 29, 2018	1,664		$	46.66

We estimated the fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation. Assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation were as follows:



	2018	2017	2016
Risk-free interest rate	1.58%	0.85%	0.92%
Expected dividend yield	2.95%	2.26%	2.46%
Expected volatility	19.07%	17.78%	17.25%
Expected term	3 years	3 years	3 years

We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period. As of July 29, 2018, total remaining unearned compensation related to TSR performance restricted stock units was $23, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.8 years. In the first quarter of 2018, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 125% of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 28, 2017. As a result, approximately 160 thousand additional shares were awarded. In the first quarter of 2017, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 75% of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 29, 2016. In the first quarter of 2016, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 100% of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 31, 2015. The fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units vested during 2018, 2017, and 2016 was $38, $14, and $22, respectively. The grant-date fair value of the TSR performance restricted stock units granted during 2017 and 2016 was $39.53 and $62.44, respectively. In the first quarter of 2019, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units will receive a 0% payout based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 27, 2018.

The excess tax deficiencies of $3 in 2018, and the excess tax benefits of $6 in 2017 and $7 in 2016, on the exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock were presented as cash flows from operating activities. Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $2 for 2017 and 2016, and are reflected in cash flows from financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Regulatory and Litigation Matters

We are involved in various pending or threatened legal or regulatory proceedings, including purported class actions, arising from the conduct of business both in the ordinary course and otherwise. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction of the trial court. In addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for similar matters. This variability in pleadings, together with our actual experiences in litigating or resolving through settlement numerous claims over an extended period of time, demonstrates to us that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value.

Due to the unpredictable nature of litigation, the outcome of a litigation matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time is normally difficult to ascertain. Uncertainties can include how fact finders will evaluate documentary evidence and the credibility and effectiveness of witness testimony, and how trial and appellate courts will apply the law in the context of the pleadings or evidence presented, whether by motion practice, or at trial or on appeal. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will themselves view the relevant evidence and applicable law.

We establish liabilities for litigation and regulatory loss contingencies when information related to the loss contingencies shows both that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. It is possible that some matters could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures or establish accruals in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated as of July 29, 2018. While the potential future charges could be material in a particular quarter or annual period, based on information currently known by us, we do not believe any such charges are likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition. In the third quarter of 2018, we recorded expense of $22 from a settlement of a claim.

Operating Leases

We have certain operating lease commitments, primarily related to warehouse and office facilities, and certain equipment. Rent expense under operating lease commitments was $74 in 2018, $53 in 2017 and $45 in 2016. Future minimum annual rental payments under these operating leases as of July 29, 2018, are as follows:



2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	Thereafter
$75	$61	$48	$39	$28	$109

Other Contingencies

We guarantee approximately 2,000 bank loans made to Pepperidge Farm independent contractor distributors by third-party financial institutions for the purchase of distribution routes. The maximum potential amount of future payments under existing guarantees we could be required to make is $210. Our guarantees are indirectly secured by the distribution routes. We do not expect that we will be required to make material guarantee payments as a result of defaults on the bank loans guaranteed. The amounts recognized as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017, were not material.

With the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, we guarantee approximately 2,400 bank loans made to independent business owners by third-party financial institutions for the purchase of distribution routes. The outstanding aggregate balance on these loans was $187 as of July 29, 2018. Our guarantees are indirectly secured by the distribution routes. We do not expect that we will be required to make material guarantee payments as a result of defaults on the bank loans guaranteed.

We have provided certain standard indemnifications in connection with divestitures, contracts and other transactions. Certain indemnifications have finite expiration dates. Liabilities recognized based on known exposures related to such matters were not material at July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017.

Supplemental Financial Statement Data

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]

Supplemental Financial Information Data

Supplemental Financial Statement Data

Balance Sheets



	2018			2017
Accounts receivable
Customer accounts receivable	$	734		$	561
Allowances	(20		)	(11		)
Subtotal	$	714		$	550
Other	71			55
	$	785		$	605

Inventories
Raw materials, containers and supplies	$	478		$	377
Finished products	721			525
	$	1,199		$	902

Other current assets
Fair value of derivatives	$	10		$	9
Other	76			65
	$	86		$	74

Plant assets
Land	$	122		$	64
Buildings	1,870			1,557
Machinery and equipment	4,751			4,243
Projects in progress	211			179
Total cost	$	6,954		$	6,043
Accumulated depreciation⁽¹⁾	(3,721		)	(3,589		)
	$	3,233		$	2,454

Other assets
Investments	$	92		$	69
Deferred taxes	30			36
Pensions	61			8
Other	41			26
	$	224		$	139



	2018		2017
Accrued liabilities
Accrued compensation and benefits	$	220	$	241
Fair value of derivatives	5		43
Accrued trade and consumer promotion programs	189		131
Accrued interest	103		34
Restructuring	22		24
Other	137		88
	$	676	$	561

Other liabilities
Pension benefits	$	150	$	261
Deferred compensation	90		96
Postretirement benefits	206		247
Transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings	7		—
Unrecognized tax benefits	22		34
Restructuring	24		2
Other	70		57
	$	569	$	697

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⁽¹⁾	Depreciation expense was $360 in 2018, $299 in 2017 and $288 in 2016. Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 7 to 45 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods generally ranging from 2 to 20 years.

Statements of Earnings



	2018			2017			2016
Other expenses / (income)
Amortization of intangible assets	$	34		$	19		$	20
Impairment of intangible assets⁽¹⁾	737			212			141
Net periodic benefit expense (income) other than the service cost	(231		)	(247		)	274
Investment (gains) / losses	10			9			(3		)
Transaction costs⁽²⁾	53			—			—
Legal settlements⁽³⁾	22			—			(25		)
Other	(6		)	(2		)	(2		)
	$	619		$	(9	)	$	405

Advertising and consumer promotion expense⁽⁴⁾	$	394		$	389		$	397

Interest expense
Interest expense	$	204		$	114		$	118
Less: Interest capitalized	3			2			3
	$	201		$	112		$	115

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⁽¹⁾	See Note 5 for additional information.


⁽²⁾	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.


⁽³⁾	In 2018, we recognized a charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim. In 2016, we recorded a gain of $25 from a settlement of a claim related to the Kelsen acquisition.


⁽⁴⁾	Included in Marketing and selling expenses.

Statements of Cash Flows



	2018			2017			2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Other
Benefit related payments	$	(59	)	$	(58	)	$	(57	)
Other	(1		)	—			(3		)
	$	(60	)	$	(58	)	$	(60	)

Other Cash Flow Information
Interest paid	$	152		$	110		$	113
Interest received	$	4		$	5		$	4
Income taxes paid	$	128		$	320		$	325

Quarterly Data

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]

Quarterly Data

Quarterly Data (unaudited)



	2018
	First		Second		Third			Fourth
Net sales	$	2,161	$	2,180	$	2,125		$	2,219
Gross profit	783		766		618			649
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company	275		285		(393		)	94
Per share - basic
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.91		.95		(1.31		)	.31
Dividends	.35		.35		.35			.35
Per share - assuming dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.91		.95		(1.31		)	.31
Market price
High	$	54.37	$	51.07	$	48.10		$	42.88
Low	$	45.00	$	45.07	$	39.79		$	32.63



	2018
	First			Second			Third		Fourth
In 2018, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company:
Impairment charges	$	—		$	74		$	497	$	41
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	12			46			45		33
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments	(9		)	—			—		(93		)
Transaction and integration costs	—			19			46		8
Claim settlement	—			—			15		—
Tax reform	—			(124		)	—		(6		)
Per share - assuming dilution
Impairment charges	—			.25			1.65		.14
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	.04			.15			.15		.11
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments	(.03		)	—			—		(.31		)
Transaction and integration costs	—			.06			.15		.03
Claim settlement	—			—			.05		—
Tax reform	—			(.41		)	—		(.02		)



	2017
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
Net sales	$	2,202	$	2,171	$	1,853	$	1,664
Gross profit	851		811		665		598
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	292		101		176		318
Per share - basic
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.95		.33		.58		1.05
Dividends	.35		.35		.35		.35
Per share - assuming dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.94		.33		.58		1.04
Market price
High	$	62.30	$	63.50	$	64.23	$	59.14
Low	$	52.74	$	52.59	$	56.05	$	50.62



	2017
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
In 2017, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company:
Impairment charges	$	—	$	180	$	—	$	—
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	6		—		4		26
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments	13		—		—		(129		)
Sale of notes	—		—		—		(56		)
Per share - assuming dilution
Impairment charges	—		.58		—		—
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	.02		—		.01		.09
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments	.04		—		—		(.42		)
Sale of notes	—		—		—		(.18		)

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the Fiscal Years ended July 29, 2018, July 30, 2017, and July 31, 2016

(Millions)



	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to/ (Reduction in) Costs and Expenses			Deductions			Acquisitions		Balance at End of Period
Fiscal year ended July 29, 2018
Cash discount	$	4	$	117		$	(117	)	$	2	$	6
Bad debt reserve	2		1			(2		)	2		3
Returns reserve⁽¹⁾	5		5			(1		)	2		11
Total Accounts receivable allowances	$	11	$	123		$	(120	)	$	6	$	20

Fiscal year ended July 30, 2017
Cash discount	$	4	$	109		$	(109	)	$	—	$	4
Bad debt reserve	3		—			(1		)	—		2
Returns reserve⁽¹⁾	5		—			—			—		5
Total Accounts receivable allowances	$	12	$	109		$	(110	)	$	—	$	11

Fiscal year ended July 31, 2016
Cash discount	$	5	$	116		$	(117	)	$	—	$	4
Bad debt reserve	4		(1		)	—			—		3
Returns reserve⁽¹⁾	4		2			(1		)	—		5
Total Accounts receivable allowances	$	13	$	117		$	(118	)	$	—	$	12

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⁽¹⁾	The returns reserve is evaluated quarterly and adjusted accordingly. During each period, returns are charged to net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as incurred. Actual returns were approximately $106 in 2018, $103 in 2017, and $95 in 2016, or less than 2% of net sales.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation — The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and entities in which we maintain a controlling financial interest and a variable interest entity (VIE) for which we are the primary beneficiary. Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in prior-year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. See Note 2 for additional information. Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest July 31. There were 52 weeks in 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates — Generally accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition — Revenues are recognized when the earnings process is complete. This occurs when products are shipped in accordance with terms of agreements, title and risk of loss transfer to customers, collection is probable and pricing is fixed or determinable. Revenues are recognized net of provisions for returns, discounts and allowances. Certain sales promotion expenses, such as feature price discounts, in-store display incentives, cooperative advertising programs, new product introduction fees and coupon redemption costs, are classified as a reduction of sales. The recognition of costs for promotion programs involves the use of judgment related to performance and redemption estimates. Estimates are made based on historical experience and other factors. Costs are recognized either upon sale or when the incentive is offered, based on the program. Revenues are presented on a net basis for arrangements under which suppliers perform certain additional services. In 2019, we will adopt revised accounting guidance on the recognition of revenue. See Note 2 for additional information.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents — All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents.

Inventories

Inventories — All inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost and are depreciated over estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Buildings and machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods not exceeding 45 years and 20 years, respectively. Assets are evaluated for impairment when conditions indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Such conditions include significant adverse changes in business climate or a plan of disposal. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but rather are tested at least annually for impairment, or when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a component of an operating segment. Goodwill is tested for impairment by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is an assessment of factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. We may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and perform a quantitative impairment test. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The discounted estimates of future cash flows include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital, and future economic and market conditions. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds fair value, goodwill is considered impaired. In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued revised guidance that simplifies the test for goodwill impairment, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Under the revised guidance, if a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge will be recorded to reduce the reporting unit to fair value. Prior to the revised guidance, the amount of the impairment was the difference between the carrying value of the goodwill and the "implied" fair value, which was calculated as if the reporting unit had just been acquired and accounted for as a business combination.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset to the carrying value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, weighted average cost of capital, and assumed royalty rates. If the carrying value exceeds fair value, an impairment charge will be recorded to reduce the asset to fair value.

See Note 5 for information on intangible assets and impairment charges.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments — We use derivative financial instruments primarily for purposes of hedging exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, commodities and equity-linked employee benefit obligations. We enter into these derivative contracts for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures, and the contracts do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes and do not use leveraged instruments. Our derivative programs include strategies that qualify and strategies that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedging relationship, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged risk during the period that the hedge is designated.

All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting, on the date the derivative contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (fair-value hedge), a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash-flow hedge), or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Some derivatives may also be considered natural hedging instruments (changes in fair value act as economic offsets to changes in fair value of the underlying hedged item) and are not designated for hedge accounting.

Changes in the fair value of a fair-value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the underlying hedged asset or liability (including losses or gains on firm commitments), are recorded in current-period earnings. The effective portion of gains and losses on cash-flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows. If the hedge is no longer effective, all changes in the fair value of the derivative are included in earnings each period until the instrument matures. If a derivative is used as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, its changes in fair value, to the extent effective as a hedge, are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Any ineffective portion of designated hedges is recognized in current-period earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting are recognized in current-period earnings.

Cash flows from derivative contracts are included in Net cash provided by operating activities.

Advertising Production Costs

Advertising Production Costs — Advertising production costs are expensed in the period that the advertisement first takes place or when a decision is made not to use an advertisement.

Research and Development Costs

Research and Development Costs — The costs of research and development are expensed as incurred. Costs include expenditures for new product and manufacturing process innovation, and improvements to existing products and processes. Costs primarily consist of salaries, wages, consulting, and depreciation and maintenance of research facilities and equipment.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future impact of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

Fair Value Measurement, Policy

We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy:


•	Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data.


•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block]

The retrospective impact of presenting net periodic benefit cost in accordance with the new guidance is as follows:



Increase / (decrease) in expense	2017			2016
Cost of products sold	$	134		$	(148	)
Marketing and selling expenses	$	38		$	(41	)
Administrative expenses	$	62		$	(66	)
Research and development expenses	$	13		$	(19	)
Other expenses / (income)	$	(247	)	$	274

Acquistions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The acquired assets and assumed liabilities include the following:



	Snyder's-Lance			Pacific Foods
Cash	$	21		$	7
Accounts receivable	221			16
Inventories	219			48
Other current assets	32			1
Plant assets	696			78
Goodwill	2,866			202
Other intangible assets	2,947			366
Other assets	65			—
Short-term debt	(1		)	—
Accounts payable	(124		)	(24		)
Accrued liabilities	(115		)	(6		)
Deferred income taxes	(640		)	—
Other liabilities	(28		)	—
Noncontrolling interest	(47		)	—
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	6,112		$	688

Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]

The identifiable intangible assets of Snyder's-Lance consist of:



	Type	Life in Years			Value
Trademarks	Non-amortizable	Indefinite			$	2,131
Customer relationships	Amortizable	15	to	22	808
Other	Amortizable	1.5			8
Total identifiable intangible assets					$	2,947

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

The following unaudited summary information is presented on a consolidated pro forma basis as if the Snyder's-Lance and Pacific Foods acquisitions had occurred on August 1, 2016:



	2018		2017
Net sales	$	10,222	$	10,324
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$	371	$	773
Net earnings per share attributable to Campbell Soup Company - basic	$	1.23	$	2.53
Net earnings per share attributable to Campbell Soup Company - assuming dilution	$	1.23	$	2.52

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Equity [Abstract]

Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following:



	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments⁽¹⁾			Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges⁽²⁾			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments⁽³⁾			Total Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at August 2, 2015	$	(166	)	$	(5	)	$	3		$	(168	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	42			(29		)	59			72
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			(7		)	(1		)	(8		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	42			(36		)	58			64
Balance at July 31, 2016	$	(124	)	$	(41	)	$	61		$	(104	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	40			12			8			60
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			7			(16		)	(9		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	40			19			(8		)	51
Balance at July 30, 2017	$	(84	)	$	(22	)	$	53		$	(53	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(70		)	16			7			(47		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			2			(20		)	(18		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(70		)	18			(13		)	(65		)
Balance at July 29, 2018	$	(154	)	$	(4	)	$	40		$	(118	)

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⁽¹⁾	Included a tax expense of $6 as of July 29, 2018, July 30, 2017, July 31, 2016, and August 2, 2015.


⁽²⁾	Included a tax benefit of $4 as of July 29, 2018, $12 as of July 30, 2017, $23 as of July 31, 2016, and $5 as of August 2, 2015.


⁽³⁾	Included a tax expense of $25 as of July 29, 2018, $30 as of July 30, 2017, $35 as of July 31, 2016, and $1 as of August 2, 2015.

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

The amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following:



Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	2018			2017			2016			Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings
(Gains) losses on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$	1		$	6		$	(11	)	Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange forward contracts	—			1			(2		)	Other expenses / (income)
Forward starting interest rate swaps	2			4			4			Interest expense
Total before tax	3			11			(9		)
Tax expense (benefit)	(1		)	(4		)	2
(Gain) loss, net of tax	$	2		$	7		$	(7	)

Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments:
Prior service credit	$	(27	)	$	(25	)	$	(1	)	Other expenses / (income)
Tax expense (benefit)	7			9			—
(Gain) loss, net of tax	$	(20	)	$	(16	)	$	(1	)

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment:



	Americas Simple Meals and Beverages			Global Biscuits and Snacks			Campbell Fresh⁽¹⁾			Total
Net balance at July 31, 2016	$	775		$	757		$	731		$	2,263
Impairment charges	—			—			(191		)	(191		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5			38			—			43
Net balance at July 30, 2017	$	780		$	795		$	540		$	2,115
Acquisitions	202			2,866			—			3,068
Impairment charges	—			—			(540		)	(540		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4		)	(59		)	—			(63		)
Net balance at July 29, 2018	$	978		$	3,602		$	—		$	4,580

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⁽¹⁾	The balance of goodwill is reflected net of accumulated impairment charges of $837 as of July 29, 2018, $297 as of July 30, 2017 and $106 as of July 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit, the deli reporting unit, and the Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings reporting unit.

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization and intangible assets not subject to amortization:



Intangible Assets	2018			2017
Amortizable intangible assets
Customer relationships	$	1,116		$	223
Technology	40			40
Other	43			35
Total gross amortizable intangible assets	$	1,199		$	298
Accumulated amortization	(126		)	(92		)
Total net amortizable intangible assets	$	1,073		$	206
Non-amortizable intangible assets
Trademarks	3,123			912
Total net intangible assets	$	4,196		$	1,118

Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Block]

The following table sets forth balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization and intangible assets not subject to amortization:



Intangible Assets	2018			2017
Amortizable intangible assets
Customer relationships	$	1,116		$	223
Technology	40			40
Other	43			35
Total gross amortizable intangible assets	$	1,199		$	298
Accumulated amortization	(126		)	(92		)
Total net amortizable intangible assets	$	1,073		$	206
Non-amortizable intangible assets
Trademarks	3,123			912
Total net intangible assets	$	4,196		$	1,118

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule Of Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]



	2018		2017		2016
Net sales
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages	$	4,213	$	4,256	$	4,313
Global Biscuits and Snacks	3,499		2,667		2,631
Campbell Fresh	970		967		1,017
Corporate	3		—		—
Total	$	8,685	$	7,890	$	7,961



	2018			2017			2016
Earnings before interest and taxes
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages	$	982		$	1,111		$	1,060
Global Biscuits and Snacks	540			463			431
Campbell Fresh	(43		)	(9		)	60
Corporate⁽¹⁾	(948		)	(147		)	(560		)
Restructuring charges⁽²⁾	(62		)	(18		)	(31		)
Total	$	469		$	1,400		$	960



	2018		2017		2016
Depreciation and amortization
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages	$	158	$	118	$	117
Global Biscuits and Snacks	144		98		96
Campbell Fresh	73		83		77
Corporate⁽³⁾	19		19		18
Total	$	394	$	318	$	308



	2018		2017		2016
Capital expenditures
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages	$	187	$	117	$	105
Global Biscuits and Snacks	133		127		122
Campbell Fresh	46		47		74
Corporate⁽³⁾	41		47		40
Total	$	407	$	338	$	341

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⁽²⁾	See Note 7 for additional information.


⁽³⁾	Represents primarily corporate offices.

Additional Product Information for Net Sales [Table Text Block]

Our global net sales based on product categories are as follows:



	2018		2017		2016
Net sales
Soup	$	2,615	$	2,673	$	2,690
Snacks	3,344		2,511		2,479
Other simple meals	1,699		1,698		1,702
Beverages	1,024		1,008		1,090
Other	3		—		—
Total	$	8,685	$	7,890	$	7,961

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]

Information about operations in different geographic areas is as follows:



	2018		2017		2016
Net sales
United States	$	7,032	$	6,357	$	6,437
Australia	622		610		590
Other countries	1,031		923		934
Total	$	8,685	$	7,890	$	7,961



	2018		2017		2016
Long-lived assets
United States	$	2,778	$	1,987	$	1,967
Australia	248		265		242
Other countries	207		202		198
Total	$	3,233	$	2,454	$	2,407

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charge And Remaining Costs [Table Text Block]



	2018		2017		2016		2015
Restructuring charges	$	49	$	18	$	35	$	102
Administrative expenses	88		36		47		22
Cost of products sold	45		4		—		—
Marketing and selling expenses	3		—		—		—
Total pre-tax charges	$	185	$	58	$	82	$	124

A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with the initiatives is as follows:



	Recognized as of July 29, 2018
Severance pay and benefits	$	180
Asset impairment/accelerated depreciation	45
Implementation costs and other related costs	224
Total	$	449

Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves [Table Text Block]

A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves associated with the initiatives at July 29, 2018, is as follows:



	Severance Pay and Benefits			Other Restructuring Costs			Non-Cash Benefits⁽⁵⁾	Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs⁽⁶⁾	Asset Impairment/Accelerated Depreciation	Other Non-Cash Exit Costs⁽⁷⁾	Total Charges
Accrued balance at August 3, 2014	$	—		$	—
2015 charges	87			8			7	22	—	—	$	124
2015 cash payments	(1		)	—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1		)	—
Accrued balance at August 2, 2015⁽¹⁾	$	85		$	8
2016 charges	34			1			—	47	—	—	$	82
2016 cash payments	(46		)	(9		)
Accrued balance at July 31, 2016⁽²⁾	$	73		$	—
2017 charges	7			—			—	39	12	—	$	58
2017 cash payments	(54		)	—
Accrued balance at July 30, 2017⁽³⁾	$	26		$	—
2018 charges	43			—			2	104	33	3	$	185
2018 cash payments	(31		)	—
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1		)	—
Accrued balance at July 29, 2018⁽⁴⁾	$	37		$	—

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⁽¹⁾	Includes $45 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽²⁾	Includes $17 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽³⁾	Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽⁴⁾	Includes $23 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


⁽⁵⁾	Represents postretirement and pension curtailment costs and pension special termination benefits. See Note 10 for additional information.


⁽⁶⁾	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, and Marketing and selling expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.


⁽⁷⁾	Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment

A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with segments is as follows:



	2018		Costs Incurred to Date
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages	$	86	$	178
Global Biscuits and Snacks	73		151
Campbell Fresh	5		11
Corporate	21		109
Total	$	185	$	449

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]

Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves [Table Text Block]

A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves associated with the Snyder's-Lance integration at July 29, 2018, is as follows:



	Severance Pay and Benefits			Implementation and Integration Costs⁽¹⁾	Total Charges
2018 charges	$	13		12	$	25
2018 cash payments	(4		)
Accrued balance at July 29, 2018⁽²⁾	$	9

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⁽¹⁾	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.


⁽²⁾	Includes $1 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

2014 Initiatives [Member]

Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charge And Remaining Costs [Table Text Block]

A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with the 2014 initiatives is as follows:



	Total Program⁽¹⁾		Change in Estimate			Recognized as of July 31, 2016
Severance pay and benefits	$	41	$	(4	)	$	37
Asset impairment	12		—			12
Other exit costs	1		—			1
Total	$	54	$	(4	)	$	50

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]

Change in benefit obligation:



	Pension						Postretirement
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Obligation at beginning of year	$	2,450		$	2,626		$	276		$	313
Service cost	24			26			1			1
Interest cost	74			86			7			10
Actuarial gain	(110		)	(134		)	(16		)	(14		)
Participant contributions	—			—			1			1
Plan amendments	2			—			(11		)	(12		)
Benefits paid	(165		)	(164		)	(26		)	(26		)
Medicare subsidies	—			—			3			3
Other	(2		)	(3		)	—			—
Special termination benefits	2			—			—			—
Curtailment	(2		)	—			—			—
Foreign currency adjustment	(16		)	13			—			—
Benefit obligation at end of year	$	2,257		$	2,450		$	235		$	276

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]

Net amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:



	Pension				Postretirement
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Other assets	$	61	$	8	$	—	$	—
Accrued liabilities	14		14		29		29
Other liabilities	150		261		206		247
Net amounts recognized	$	103	$	267	$	235	$	276



Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of:	Pension					Postretirement
	2018			2017		2018		2017
Prior service (cost) credit	$	(2	)	$	—	$	67	$	83

Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at the end of the year:



	Pension		Postretirement
	2018	2017	2018	2017
Discount rate	4.15%	3.74%	4.06%	3.45%
Rate of compensation increase	3.21%	3.24%	3.25%	3.25%

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]

Estimated future benefit payments are as follows:



	Pension		Postretirement
2019	$	173	$	29
2020	$	167	$	28
2021	$	168	$	26
2022	$	163	$	25
2023	$	159	$	24
2024-2028	$	777	$	97

Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]

Components of net benefit expense (income) were as follows:



	Pension
	2018			2017			2016
Service cost	$	24		$	26		$	26
Interest cost	74			86			98
Expected return on plan assets	(144		)	(144		)	(147		)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	(104		)	(198		)	302
Special termination benefits	2			—			—
Curtailment gains	(2		)	—			—
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(150	)	$	(230	)	$	279

Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

Change in the fair value of pension plan assets:



	2018			2017
Fair value at beginning of year	$	2,183		$	2,111
Actual return on plan assets	137			208
Employer contributions	5			5
Benefits paid	(155		)	(154		)
Foreign currency adjustment	(16		)	13
Fair value at end of year	$	2,154		$	2,183

Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

The following table provides information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:



	2018		2017
Projected benefit obligation	$	249	$	2,270
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	241	$	2,232
Fair value of plan assets	$	85	$	1,995

Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended:



	Pension
	2018	2017	2016
Discount rate	3.74%	3.39%	4.19%
Expected return on plan assets	6.84%	7.09%	7.35%
Rate of compensation increase	3.24%	3.25%	3.29%

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

Our year-end pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by category were:



	Strategic Target	2018	2017
Equity securities	42%	42%	48%
Debt securities	46%	46%	40%
Real estate and other	12%	12%	12%
Total	100%	100%	100%

Pension plan assets are categorized based on the following fair value hierarchy:


•	Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data.


•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The following table presents our pension plan assets by asset category at July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018			Fair Value Measurements at July 29, 2018 Using Fair Value Hierarchy							Fair Value as of July 30, 2017			Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2017 Using Fair Value Hierarchy
				Level 1		Level 2			Level 3					Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Short-term investments	$	61		$	29	$	32		$	—	$	46		$	35	$	11		$	—
Equities:
U.S.	284			284		—			—		338			338		—			—
Non-U.S.	230			230		—			—		290			290		—			—
Corporate bonds:
U.S.	597			—		597			—		537			—		537			—
Non-U.S.	138			—		138			—		123			—		123			—
Government and agency bonds:
U.S.	70			—		70			—		60			—		60			—
Non-U.S.	33			—		33			—		31			—		31			—
Municipal bonds	61			—		61			—		58			—		58			—
Mortgage and asset backed securities	15			—		15			—		8			—		8			—
Real estate	10			4		—			6		17			10		—			7
Hedge funds	34			—		—			34		38			—		—			38
Derivative assets	8			—		8			—		9			—		9			—
Derivative liabilities	(4		)	—		(4		)	—		(10		)	—		(10		)	—
Total assets at fair value	$	1,537		$	547	$	950		$	40	$	1,545		$	673	$	827		$	45
Investments measured at net asset value:
Short-term investments	21										31
Commingled funds:
Equities	310										332
Fixed income	31										30
Blended	85										86
Real estate	89										84
Hedge funds	95										103
Total investments measured at net asset value:	631										666
Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets	(14		)								(28		)
Total pension plan assets at fair value	$	2,154									$	2,183

Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	Real Estate			Hedge Funds			Total
Fair value at July 30, 2017	$	7		$	38		$	45
Actual return on plan assets	2			2			4
Purchases	—			—			—
Sales	(3		)	(6		)	(9		)
Settlements	—			—			—
Transfers out of Level 3	—			—			—
Fair value at July 29, 2018	$	6		$	34		$	40



	Real Estate			Hedge Funds			Total
Fair value at July 31, 2016	$	6		$	45		$	51
Actual return on plan assets	1			2			3
Purchases	1			1			2
Sales	(1		)	(10		)	(11		)
Settlements	—			—			—
Transfers out of Level 3	—			—			—
Fair value at July 30, 2017	$	7		$	38		$	45

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table Text Block]

The following tables present additional information about the pension plan assets valued using net asset value as a practical expedient within the fair value hierarchy table:



	2018		2017
	Fair Value		Fair Value		Redemption Frequency		Redemption Notice Period Range
Short-term investments	$	21	$	31	Daily		1 Day
Commingled funds:
Equities	310		332		Daily,	Monthly	2	to	60 Days
Fixed income	31		30		Daily		1 Day
Blended	85		86		Primarily Daily		1	to	20 Days
Real estate funds	89		84		Quarterly		45	to	90 Days
Hedge funds⁽¹⁾	95		103		Monthly		5	to	30 Days
Total	$	631	$	666

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⁽¹⁾	Includes a fund valued at $2 in 2017 which was substantially liquidated in 2018.

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]



	Postretirement
	2018			2017			2016
Service cost	$	1		$	1		$	1
Interest cost	7			10			15
Amortization of prior service credit	(27		)	(25		)	(1		)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	(16		)	(14		)	23
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(35	)	$	(28	)	$	38

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]

Assumed health care cost trend rates at the end of the year:



	2018	2017
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	6.75%	7.25%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)	4.50%	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2023	2023

Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]

A one-percentage-point increase or decrease in assumed health care costs would not significantly impact 2018 reported service and interest cost nor the 2018 accumulated benefit obligation.

Taxes on Earnings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

The provision for income taxes on earnings consists of the following:



	2018			2017		2016
Income taxes:
Currently payable:
Federal	$	84		$	238	$	235
State	13			39		34
Non-U.S.	47			36		47
	144			313		316
Deferred:
Federal	(122		)	77		(17		)
State	(2		)	2		—
Non-U.S.	(9		)	14		(13		)
	(133		)	93		(30		)
	$	11		$	406	$	286

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]



	2018		2017		2016
Earnings before income taxes:
United States	$	143	$	1,103	$	705
Non-U.S.	129		190		144
	$	272	$	1,293	$	849

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following is a reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate:



	2018		2017		2016
Federal statutory income tax rate	21.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)	4.3		2.1		2.7
Tax effect of international items	2.6		(2.1	)	(3.0	)
Settlement of tax contingencies	(6.2	)	—		—
Federal manufacturing deduction	(4.0	)	(2.1	)	(3.2	)
Goodwill impairment	18.7		3.4		4.3
Claim settlement	—		—		(0.8	)
Tax Reform - impact on U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities⁽¹⁾	(66.3	)	—		—
Tax Reform - transition tax⁽¹⁾	19.6		—		—
Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate⁽¹⁾	13.2		—		—
Foreign exchange losses⁽²⁾	—		(3.9	)	—
Other	1.1		(1.0	)	(1.3	)
Effective income tax rate	4.0	%	31.4	%	33.7	%

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⁽¹⁾	The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to corporate taxation. Changes under the Act include:


•	Reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. A blended rate will apply for fiscal 2018 non-calendar year end companies for the fiscal periods that include the effective date of the rate change. The impact of this is shown as "Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate";


•	Repealing the exception for deductibility of performance-based compensation to covered employees, which impacts us beginning in 2019, along with expanding the number of covered employees;


•	Transitioning to a territorial system for taxation on foreign earnings along with the imposition of a transition tax in 2018 on the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings;


•	Immediate expensing of machinery and equipment placed into service after September 27, 2017;


•	Eliminating the deduction for domestic manufacturing activities, which impacts us beginning in 2019;


•	Changes to the taxation of multinational companies, including a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, a new Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax, and a new U.S. corporate deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, all of which are effective for us beginning in 2019; and


•	Limiting the deductibility of interest expense to 30% of adjusted taxable income, which is effective for us beginning in 2019.


⁽²⁾	The 2017 rate was favorably impacted by a $52 benefit primarily related to the sale of intercompany notes receivable to a financial institution, which resulted in the recognition of foreign exchange losses.

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are comprised of the following:



	2018			2017
Depreciation	$	342		$	355
Amortization	868			521
Other	35			20
Deferred tax liabilities	1,245			896
Benefits and compensation	144			241
Pension benefits	24			98
Tax loss carryforwards	65			36
Capital loss carryforwards	88			92
Other	92			95
Gross deferred tax assets	413			562
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	(133		)	(120		)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	280			442
Net deferred tax liability	$	965		$	454

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]

A reconciliation of the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits follows:



	2018			2017			2016
Balance at beginning of year	$	64		$	63		$	58
Increases related to prior-year tax positions	—			4			2
Decreases related to prior-year tax positions	(37		)	—			—
Increases related to current-year tax positions	2			4			3
Settlements	(1		)	(7		)	—
Increase due to acquisitions	4			—			—
Balance at end of year	$	32		$	64		$	63

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]

Short-term borrowings consist of the following:



	2018			2017
Commercial paper	$	1,140		$	874
Australian notes	348			152
Notes	300			—
Current portion of Canadian credit facility	90			—
Variable-rate bank borrowings	22			10
Capital leases	1			1
Other⁽¹⁾	(5		)	—
Total short-term borrowings	$	1,896		$	1,037

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⁽¹⁾	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Long-term debt consists of the following:



Type	Fiscal Year of Maturity	Rate	2018			2017
Canadian credit facility	2019	Variable	$	90		$	130
Australian note	2019	4.88%	207			224
Notes	2019	4.50%	300			300
Notes	2020	Variable	500			—
Notes	2021	Variable	400			—
Senior Term Loan	2021	Variable	900			—
Notes	2021	3.30%	650			—
Notes	2021	4.25%	500			500
Debentures	2021	8.88%	200			200
Notes	2023	2.50%	450			450
Notes	2023	3.65%	1,200			—
Notes	2025	3.95%	850			—
Notes	2025	3.30%	300			300
Notes	2028	4.15%	1,000			—
Notes	2043	3.80%	400			400
Notes	2048	4.80%	700			—
Capital leases			7			7
Other⁽¹⁾			(59		)	(12		)
Total			$	8,595		$	2,499
Less current portion			597			—
Total long-term debt			$	7,998		$	2,499

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⁽¹⁾	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Schedule Of The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	Balance Sheet Classification	2018		2017
Asset Derivatives
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	$	1	$	3
Total derivatives designated as hedges		$	1	$	3
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodity derivative contracts	Other current assets	$	5	$	5
Deferred compensation derivative contracts	Other current assets	1		1
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other current assets	3		—
Commodity derivative contracts	Other assets	—		1
Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	9	$	7
Total asset derivatives		$	10	$	10



	Balance Sheet Classification	2018		2017
Liability Derivatives
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	2	$	1
Forward starting interest rate swaps	Accrued liabilities	—		22
Total derivatives designated as hedges		$	2	$	23
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodity derivative contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	3	$	1
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Accrued liabilities	—		19
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other liabilities	—		1
Commodity derivative contracts	Other liabilities	1		—
Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	4	$	21
Total liability derivatives		$	6	$	44

Schedule of Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]



	2018							2017
Derivative Instrument	Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements			Net Amount		Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements			Net Amount
Total asset derivatives	$	10	$	(3	)	$	7	$	10	$	(3	)	$	7
Total liability derivatives	$	6	$	(3	)	$	3	$	44	$	(3	)	$	41

Schedule of Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]



	2018							2017
Derivative Instrument	Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements			Net Amount		Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements			Net Amount
Total asset derivatives	$	10	$	(3	)	$	7	$	10	$	(3	)	$	7
Total liability derivatives	$	6	$	(3	)	$	3	$	44	$	(3	)	$	41

Schedule Of Changes In Cash-Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]



		Total Cash-Flow Hedge OCI Activity
Derivatives Designated as Cash-Flow Hedges		2018			2017			2016
OCI derivative gain (loss) at beginning of year		$	(34	)	$	(64	)	$	(10	)
Effective portion of changes in fair value recognized in OCI:
Foreign exchange forward contracts		8			(4		)	(9		)
Forward starting interest rate swaps		15			23			(36		)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to earnings:	Location in Earnings
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Cost of products sold	1			6			(11		)
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other expenses / (income)	—			1			(2		)
Forward starting interest rate swaps	Interest expense	2			4			4
OCI derivative gain (loss) at end of year		$	(8	)	$	(34	)	$	(64	)

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Table Text Block]

The following table shows the effects of our derivative instruments not designated as hedges in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings:



		Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges	Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings	2018			2017			2016
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other expenses / (income)	(1		)	14			(1		)
Cross-currency swap contracts	Other expenses / (income)	—			—			2
Commodity derivative contracts	Cost of products sold	(2		)	(11		)	6
Deferred compensation derivative contracts	Administrative expenses	(2		)	(3		)	(6		)
Treasury rate lock contracts	Interest expense	(18		)	—			—
Total		$	(24	)	$	—		$	1

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement, Policy

We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy:


•	Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data.


•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]



	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Fair Value Measurements at July 29, 2018 Using Fair Value Hierarchy						Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2017 Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Foreign exchange forward contracts⁽¹⁾	$	4	$	—	$	4	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3	$	—
Commodity derivative contracts⁽²⁾	5		5		—		—		6		6		—		—
Deferred compensation derivative contracts⁽³⁾	1		—		1		—		1		—		1		—
Deferred compensation investments⁽⁴⁾	6		6		—		—		—		—		—		—
Fair value option investments⁽⁵⁾	77		—		—		77		50		—		1		49
Total assets at fair value	$	93	$	11	$	5	$	77	$	60	$	6	$	5	$	49



	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Fair Value Measurements at July 29, 2018 Using Fair Value Hierarchy						Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2017 Using Fair Value Hierarchy
	Fair Value as of July 29, 2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value as of July 30, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities
Forward starting interest rate swaps⁽⁶⁾	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	22	$	—	$	22	$	—
Foreign exchange forward contracts⁽¹⁾	2		—		2		—		21		—		21		—
Commodity derivative contracts⁽²⁾	4		3		1		—		1		1		—		—
Deferred compensation obligation⁽⁴⁾	108		108		—		—		112		112		—		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	114	$	111	$	3	$	—	$	156	$	113	$	43	$	—

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⁽¹⁾	Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates.


⁽²⁾	Based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace.


⁽³⁾	Based on LIBOR and equity index swap rates.


⁽⁴⁾	Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments.

⁽⁵⁾


⁽⁶⁾	Based on LIBOR swap rates.

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017:



	2018		2017
Fair value at beginning of year	$	49	$	25
Gains	9		2
Purchases	19		22
Fair value at end of year	$	77	$	49

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]

The following table presents fair value measurements:



	Impairment Charges						Fair Value
July 29, 2018	Plant Assets		Trademark		Goodwill		Plant Assets		Trademark		Goodwill
Plum			$	54					$	61
April 29, 2018
Deli	$	11	$	13	$	81	$	53	$	23	$	—
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings			$	130	$	384			$	150	$	—
January 28, 2018
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients					$	75					$	—
January 29, 2017
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients			$	20	$	127			$	48	$	75
Garden Fresh Gourmet			$	1	$	64			$	37	$	52
July 31, 2016
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients			$	35	$	106			$	68	$	202

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Stock-based Compensation

Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]

Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:



	2018		2017		2016
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	61	$	60	$	64
Tax-related benefits	$	11	$	22	$	24

Schedule Of Stock Option Activity [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes stock option activity as of July 29, 2018:



	Options		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(Options in thousands)				(In years)
Outstanding at July 30, 2017	1,042		$	52.08
Granted	575		$	47.19
Exercised	—		$	—
Terminated	(80	)	$	50.05
Outstanding at July 29, 2018	1,537		$	50.36	8.2	$	—
Exercisable at July 29, 2018	519		$	51.40	7.5	$	—

Time-Lapse Restricted Stock Units and EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units[Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes time-lapse restricted stock units and EPS performance restricted stock units as of July 29, 2018:



	Units		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
	(Restricted stock units in thousands)
Nonvested at July 30, 2017	1,221		$	50.86
Granted	1,220		$	44.18
Vested	(643	)	$	48.67
Forfeited	(146	)	$	48.27
Nonvested at July 29, 2018	1,652		$	47.01

Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The assumptions and grant-date fair values for grants in 2018 and 2017 were as follows:



	2018	2017	2016
Risk-free interest rate	2.06%	1.28%	1.68%
Expected dividend yield	2.95%	2.26%	2.46%
Expected volatility	19.60%	18.64%	18.35%
Expected term	6 years	6 years	6 years
Grant-date fair value	$6.67	$7.51	$6.86

TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]

Stock-based Compensation

TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes TSR performance restricted stock units as of July 29, 2018:



	Units		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
	(Restricted stock units in thousands)
Nonvested at July 30, 2017	1,774		$	48.24
Granted	943		$	39.39
Vested	(815	)	$	43.39
Forfeited	(238	)	$	43.53
Nonvested at July 29, 2018	1,664		$	46.66

Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

We estimated the fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation. Assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation were as follows:



	2018	2017	2016
Risk-free interest rate	1.58%	0.85%	0.92%
Expected dividend yield	2.95%	2.26%	2.46%
Expected volatility	19.07%	17.78%	17.25%
Expected term	3 years	3 years	3 years

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

Future minimum annual rental payments under these operating leases as of July 29, 2018, are as follows:



2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	Thereafter
$75	$61	$48	$39	$28	$109

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]

Schedule Of Balance Sheets Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]

Balance Sheets



	2018			2017
Accounts receivable
Customer accounts receivable	$	734		$	561
Allowances	(20		)	(11		)
Subtotal	$	714		$	550
Other	71			55
	$	785		$	605

Inventories
Raw materials, containers and supplies	$	478		$	377
Finished products	721			525
	$	1,199		$	902

Other current assets
Fair value of derivatives	$	10		$	9
Other	76			65
	$	86		$	74

Plant assets
Land	$	122		$	64
Buildings	1,870			1,557
Machinery and equipment	4,751			4,243
Projects in progress	211			179
Total cost	$	6,954		$	6,043
Accumulated depreciation⁽¹⁾	(3,721		)	(3,589		)
	$	3,233		$	2,454

Other assets
Investments	$	92		$	69
Deferred taxes	30			36
Pensions	61			8
Other	41			26
	$	224		$	139



	2018		2017
Accrued liabilities
Accrued compensation and benefits	$	220	$	241
Fair value of derivatives	5		43
Accrued trade and consumer promotion programs	189		131
Accrued interest	103		34
Restructuring	22		24
Other	137		88
	$	676	$	561

Other liabilities
Pension benefits	$	150	$	261
Deferred compensation	90		96
Postretirement benefits	206		247
Transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings	7		—
Unrecognized tax benefits	22		34
Restructuring	24		2
Other	70		57
	$	569	$	697

____________________________________


⁽¹⁾	Depreciation expense was $360 in 2018, $299 in 2017 and $288 in 2016. Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 7 to 45 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods generally ranging from 2 to 20 years.

Schedule Of Statements Of Earnings Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]

Statements of Earnings



	2018			2017			2016
Other expenses / (income)
Amortization of intangible assets	$	34		$	19		$	20
Impairment of intangible assets⁽¹⁾	737			212			141
Net periodic benefit expense (income) other than the service cost	(231		)	(247		)	274
Investment (gains) / losses	10			9			(3		)
Transaction costs⁽²⁾	53			—			—
Legal settlements⁽³⁾	22			—			(25		)
Other	(6		)	(2		)	(2		)
	$	619		$	(9	)	$	405

Advertising and consumer promotion expense⁽⁴⁾	$	394		$	389		$	397

Interest expense
Interest expense	$	204		$	114		$	118
Less: Interest capitalized	3			2			3
	$	201		$	112		$	115

____________________________________


⁽¹⁾	See Note 5 for additional information.


⁽²⁾	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.


⁽³⁾	In 2018, we recognized a charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim. In 2016, we recorded a gain of $25 from a settlement of a claim related to the Kelsen acquisition.


⁽⁴⁾	Included in Marketing and selling expenses.

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]

Statements of Cash Flows



	2018			2017			2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Other
Benefit related payments	$	(59	)	$	(58	)	$	(57	)
Other	(1		)	—			(3		)
	$	(60	)	$	(58	)	$	(60	)

Other Cash Flow Information
Interest paid	$	152		$	110		$	113
Interest received	$	4		$	5		$	4
Income taxes paid	$	128		$	320		$	325

Quarterly Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]



	2018
	First		Second		Third			Fourth
Net sales	$	2,161	$	2,180	$	2,125		$	2,219
Gross profit	783		766		618			649
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company	275		285		(393		)	94
Per share - basic
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.91		.95		(1.31		)	.31
Dividends	.35		.35		.35			.35
Per share - assuming dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.91		.95		(1.31		)	.31
Market price
High	$	54.37	$	51.07	$	48.10		$	42.88
Low	$	45.00	$	45.07	$	39.79		$	32.63



	2018
	First			Second			Third		Fourth
In 2018, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company:
Impairment charges	$	—		$	74		$	497	$	41
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	12			46			45		33
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments	(9		)	—			—		(93		)
Transaction and integration costs	—			19			46		8
Claim settlement	—			—			15		—
Tax reform	—			(124		)	—		(6		)
Per share - assuming dilution
Impairment charges	—			.25			1.65		.14
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	.04			.15			.15		.11
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments	(.03		)	—			—		(.31		)
Transaction and integration costs	—			.06			.15		.03
Claim settlement	—			—			.05		—
Tax reform	—			(.41		)	—		(.02		)



	2017
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
Net sales	$	2,202	$	2,171	$	1,853	$	1,664
Gross profit	851		811		665		598
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	292		101		176		318
Per share - basic
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.95		.33		.58		1.05
Dividends	.35		.35		.35		.35
Per share - assuming dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	.94		.33		.58		1.04
Market price
High	$	62.30	$	63.50	$	64.23	$	59.14
Low	$	52.74	$	52.59	$	56.05	$	50.62



	2017
	First		Second		Third		Fourth
In 2017, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company:
Impairment charges	$	—	$	180	$	—	$	—
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	6		—		4		26
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments	13		—		—		(129		)
Sale of notes	—		—		—		(56		)
Per share - assuming dilution
Impairment charges	—		.58		—		—
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs	.02		—		.01		.09
Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments	.04		—		—		(.42		)
Sale of notes	—		—		—		(.18		)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Fiscal Period Duration	364 days	364 days	364 days
Building [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	45 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Excess Tax Benefit/(Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	$ (3)	$ 6	$ 7
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation	(23)	(22)	(21)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	$ 78	$ (48)	15
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities			(7)
Excess Tax Benefit/(Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities			7
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation			(21)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities			$ 21

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of Changes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Cost of products sold	$ 5,869	$ 4,965	$ 5,033
Marketing and selling expenses	902	855	852
Administrative expenses	654	550	575
Research and development expenses	110	111	105
Other expenses / (Income)	$ (619)	9	(405)
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
Cost of products sold		134	(148)
Marketing and selling expenses		38	(41)
Administrative expenses		62	(66)
Research and development expenses		13	(19)
Other expenses / (Income)		$ 247	$ (274)

Acquistions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

8 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 26, 2018

Dec. 12, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Long-term Debt

$ 8,595

$ 2,499

4,580

2,115

$ 2,263

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

$ 8

$ 46

$ 19

$ 0

^[1]

$ 0

$ (1)

Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition, Share Price

$ 50.00

$ 6,112

Business Combination Transaction and Integration Related Costs

2,866

102

Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

772

Earnings / (Loss) of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

$ (84)

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

808

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Trademarks [Member]

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)

2,131

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]

Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member]

Business Combination, Integration Related Costs

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]

Business Combination, Integration Related Costs

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

$ 18

Pacific Foods [Member]

$ 688

Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

202

123

Earnings / (Loss) of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

$ (13)

Pacific Foods [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

$ 86

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

20 years

Pacific Foods [Member] | Trademarks [Member]

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)

$ 280

Payoff of Indebtedness [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]

Long-term Debt

$ 1,100

[1]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.

Acquistions Acquisitions (Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Dec. 12, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 4,580			$ 2,115	$ 2,263
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 21
Accounts receivable		221
Inventories		219
Other current assets		32
Plant assets		696
Goodwill		2,866
Other intangible assets		2,947
Other assets		65
Short-term debt		(1)
Accounts payable		(124)
Accrued liabilities		(115)
Deferred incomes taxes		(640)
Other liabilities		(28)
Noncontrolling interest		(47)
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed		$ 6,112
Pacific Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			$ 7
Accounts receivable			16
Inventories			48
Other current assets			1
Plant assets			78
Goodwill			202
Other intangible assets			366
Other assets			0
Short-term debt			0
Accounts payable			(24)
Accrued liabilities			(6)
Deferred incomes taxes			0
Other liabilities			0
Noncontrolling interest			0
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed			$ 688

Acquistions Acquisitions (Intangible assets acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	$ 2,947
Snyder's-Lance [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	$ 808
Snyder's-Lance [Member] \| Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year 6 months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	$ 8
Snyder's-Lance [Member] \| Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 2,131
Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		2 years
Minimum [Member] \| Snyder's-Lance [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		22 years
Maximum [Member] \| Snyder's-Lance [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	22 years

Acquistions Pro forma Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

$ 8

$ 46

$ 19

$ 0

$ 53

^[1]

$ 0

$ (1)

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue

10,222

10,324

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)

$ 371

$ 773

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic

$ 1.23

$ 2.53

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted

$ 1.23

$ 2.52

Pro Forma [Member]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]

Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment

$ 53

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

$ 18

[1]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Aug. 02, 2015

$ (53)

(64)

$ 51

$ 67

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Translation Tax (Benefit) Expense

(118)

(53)

$ 6

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Cashflow Hedges Tax (Benefit) Expense

(4)

(12)

(23)

(5)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unamortized Pension And Post Retirement Tax (Benefit) Expense

$ 1

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax

^[1]

(84)

(124)

(166)

(70)

Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax

(70)

Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]

^[1]

(154)

(84)

(124)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax

^[2]

(22)

(41)

(5)

(29)

Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax

(7)

(36)

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

^[2]

(4)

(22)

(41)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax

^[3]

Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax

(20)

(16)

(1)

(13)

(8)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

^[3]

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax

(53)

(104)

(168)

(47)

Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax

(18)

(9)

(8)

(65)

$ (118)

$ (53)

$ (104)

[1]	Included a tax expense of $6 as of July 29, 2018, July 30, 2017, July 31, 2016, and August 2, 2015.
[2]	Included a tax benefit of $4 as of July 29, 2018, $12 as of July 30, 2017, $23 as of July 31, 2016, and $5 as of August 2, 2015.
[3]	Included a tax expense of $25 as of July 29, 2018, $30 as of July 30, 2017, $35 as of July 31, 2016, and $1 as of August 2, 2015.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schecule of amounts reclassified from AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of products sold									$ 5,869	$ 4,965	$ 5,033
Interest expense									201	112	115
Other expenses / (income)									619	(9)	405
Earnings before taxes									(272)	(1,293)	(849)
Taxes on earnings									11	406	286
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ (94)	$ 393	$ (285)	$ (275)	$ (318)	$ (176)	$ (101)	$ (292)	(261)	(887)	(563)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Earnings before taxes									3	11	(9)
Taxes on earnings									(1)	(4)	2
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company									2	7	(7)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of products sold									1	6	(11)
Other operating income / (expenses)									0	1	(2)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest expense									2	4	4
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other expenses / (income)									(27)	(25)	(1)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] \| Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Taxes on earnings									7	9	0
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company									$ (20)	$ (16)	$ (1)

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 26, 2018

Dec. 12, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Jan. 29, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

$ 4,580

$ 2,263

$ 4,580

$ 2,115

$ 2,263

Amortization of Intangible Assets

540

191

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two

Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three

Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four

Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five

Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member]

$ 75

$ 127

106

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

202

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member]

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]

$ 384

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

130

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

150

Deli Reporting Unit [Member]

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

Plum [Member]

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

^[1]

731

540

$ 731

Campbell Fresh [Member] | Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member]

540

$ 191

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

$ 75

127

106

$ 35

Campbell Fresh [Member] | Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

$ 48

Campbell Fresh [Member] | Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member]

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

Campbell Fresh [Member] | Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Campbell Fresh [Member] | Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]

$ 52

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

384

130

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

150

Campbell Fresh [Member] | Deli Reporting Unit [Member]

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure

$ 23

Minimum [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

2 years

Maximum [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

22 years

Snyder's-Lance [Member]

$ 6,112

$ 2,866

Pacific Foods [Member]

$ 688

$ 202

[1]

The balance of goodwill is reflected net of accumulated impairment charges of $837 as of July 29, 2018, $297 as of July 30, 2017 and $106 as of July 31, 2016, respectively, related to the Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit, the deli reporting unit, and the Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings reporting unit.

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

$ 2,115

$ 2,263

3,068

(540)

(191)

(63)

$ 2,263

4,580

2,115

780

775

202

(4)

775

978

780

795

757

2,866

(59)

757

3,602

795

^[1]

540

731

(540)

(191)

Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment Loss

^[1]

731

540

$ (106)

$ (837)

$ (297)

[1]

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 1,199	$ 298
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(126)	(92)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,073	206
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	3,123	912
Total net intangible assets	4,196	1,118
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	1,116	223
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	40	40
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 43	$ 35

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,219	$ 2,125	$ 2,180	$ 2,161	$ 1,664	$ 1,853	$ 2,171	$ 2,202	$ 8,685	$ 7,890	$ 7,961
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] \| Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage									18.00%	20.00%	20.00%
International and Campbell Fresh [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 2,100

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Reporting - Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,219	$ 2,125	$ 2,180	$ 2,161	$ 1,664	$ 1,853	$ 2,171	$ 2,202	$ 8,685	$ 7,890	$ 7,961
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									4,213	4,256	4,313
Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,499	2,667	2,631
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									970	967	1,017
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 3	$ 0	$ 0

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Reporting - Earnings Before Interest And Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

$ 469

$ 1,400

$ 960

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment

$ (8)

$ (46)

$ (19)

$ 0

(53)

^[1]

^[2]

(737)

(212)

(141)

Other Income

Legal Fees

(22)

982

1,111

1,060

540

463

431

(43)

(9)

Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)

^[3]

(948)

(147)

(560)

(136)

(178)

313

(136)

(40)

(47)

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment

(107)

(737)

(212)

(141)

Tangible Asset Impairment Charges

(11)

Other Income

Legal Fees

(22)

Restructuring Charges [Member]

^[4]

$ (62)

$ (18)

$ (31)

[1]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.
[2]	See Note 5 for additional information.
[3]	Represents unallocated items. Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments and curtailments are included in Corporate. There were gains of $136 and $178 in 2018 and 2017, respectively, and losses of $313 in 2016. Costs related to the cost savings initiatives were $136, $40 and $47 in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance were $107 in 2018. Intangible asset impairment charges were $737, $212 and $141 in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. See Note 5 for information on the intangible asset impairment charges. Plant asset impairment charges were $11 in 2018. A charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim was included in 2018, and a gain of $25 from a settlement of a claim related to the Kelsen acquisition was included in 2016.
[4]	See Note 7 for additional information.

Business And Geographic Segment Inormation (Schedule of Segment Reporting - Depreciation and Amortization)(Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

$ 394

$ 318

$ 308

158

118

117

144

^[1]

$ 19

$ 18

[1]	Represents primarily corporate offices.

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule of Segment Reporting - Capital Expenditures) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

$ 407

$ 338

$ 341

187

117

105

133

127

122

^[1]

$ 41

$ 47

$ 40

[1]	Represents primarily corporate offices.

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Additional Product Information For Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,219	$ 2,125	$ 2,180	$ 2,161	$ 1,664	$ 1,853	$ 2,171	$ 2,202	$ 8,685	$ 7,890	$ 7,961
Soup [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,615	2,673	2,690
Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,344	2,511	2,479
Other Simple Meals [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,699	1,698	1,702
Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,024	1,008	1,090
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 3	$ 0	$ 0

Business And Geographic Segment Information Business And Geographic Segment Information (Geographic Information, Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,219	$ 2,125	$ 2,180	$ 2,161	$ 1,664	$ 1,853	$ 2,171	$ 2,202	$ 8,685	$ 7,890	$ 7,961
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									7,032	6,357	6,437
AUSTRALIA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									622	610	590
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1,031	$ 923	$ 934

Business And Geographic Segment Information Business And Geographic Segment Information (Geographic Information, Long-lived Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	$ 3,233	$ 2,454	$ 2,407
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,778	1,987	1,967
AUSTRALIA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	248	265	242
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	$ 207	$ 202	$ 198

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

25 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Aug. 02, 2015

Aug. 26, 2020

$ 62

$ 18

$ 31

407

338

341

187

117

105

133

127

122

^[1]

136

$ 102

114

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member]

$ 185

124

Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation

45.00%

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]

$ 86

Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation

30.00%

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member]

$ 73

Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation

3.00%

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]

$ 5

Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation

22.00%

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

$ 21

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

$ 250

195

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount

570

465

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]

280

Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount

605

500

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]

315

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

2014 Initiatives [Member]

2014 Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

(4)

2014 Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]

(4)

General and Administrative Expense [Member] | 2015 Initiatives [Member]

General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]

$ 36

$ 47

$ 22

$ 12

[1]	Represents primarily corporate offices.

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charges) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Aug. 02, 2015

$ 62

$ 18

$ 31

$ 102

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

185

124

449

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

180

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

224

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]

2014 Initiatives [Member]

$ 3

$ 0

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

(4)

^[1]

2014 Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

(4)

^[1]

2014 Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

^[1]

2014 Initiatives [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date

$ 1

^[1]

[1]	Recognized as of August 2, 2015.

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Aug. 02, 2015

$ 24

$ 2

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

185

$ 82

$ 124

Accrued Balance at beginning of period

^[1]

^[2]

^[3]

Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment

Cash Payments

(31)

(54)

(46)

(1)

(1)

Accrued Balance at end of period

^[4]

^[1]

^[2]

^[3]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]

Accrued Balance at beginning of period

Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment

Cash Payments

(9)

Accrued Balance at end of period

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Other Non-cash Benefit Costs [Member]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]

^[5]

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]

^[6]

104

2015 Initiatives [Member] | Other Non Cash Exit Costs [Member]

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]

^[7]

$ 0

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]

Accrued Balance at end of period

Cash Payments

(4)

^[8]

Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]

^[9]

$ 12

[1]	Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[2]	Includes $17 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[3]	Includes $45 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[4]	Includes $23 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[5]	Represents postretirement and pension curtailment costs and pension special termination benefits. See Note 10 for additional information.
[6]	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, and Marketing and selling expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
[7]	Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[8]	Includes $1 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[9]	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$ 136	$ 40	$ 47
2015 Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	185	$ 58	$ 82	$ 124
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	449
2015 Initiatives [Member] \| Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	86
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	178
2015 Initiatives [Member] \| Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	73
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	151
2015 Initiatives [Member] \| Campbell Fresh [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	5
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	11
2015 Initiatives [Member] \| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	21
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	$ 109

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive	1,000
Maximum [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive		1,000	1,000

Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 29, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage			80.00%
Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners			20.00%
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	$ 47
Swire Pacific Limited [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage		60.00%
Campbell Cheong Chan Malaysia [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage		70.00%
Acre Venture Partners [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
LLC ownership percentage		99.80%

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 45	$ 34	$ 33
Employees Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	100.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Employees Not Eligible To Participate In Defined Benefit Plans And Who Are Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements Employer Contribution[Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	3.00%
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ (150)	(230)	279
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	2	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 2,227	$ 2,399
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.74%	3.39%	4.19%
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Domestic Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year	$ 0
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] \| Foreign Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year	4
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	(35)	$ (28)	$ 38
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year	$ (29)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.45%	3.20%	4.00%
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ (17)
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	100.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Employer Matching Contributions On Secondary Qualified Percentage, Percent of Match	50.00%
Employer Matching Contributions On Secondary Qualified Percentage, Percent of Employee's Gross Pay	1.00%

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Components of Benefit Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	$ 24	$ 26	$ 26
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	74	86	98
Expected return on plan assets	(144)	(144)	(147)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(104)	(198)	302
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	2	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement	(2)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	(150)	(230)	279
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	1	1	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	7	10	15
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	(27)	(25)	(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(16)	(14)	23
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ (35)	$ (28)	$ 38

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Change in Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 2,450	$ 2,626
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	24	26	$ 26
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	74	86	98
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(110)	(134)
Defined Benefit Plan, Participant Contributions	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment	2	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(165)	(164)
Defined Benefit Plan, Medicare Subsidies	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change	(2)	(3)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	2	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Curtailment	(2)	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	(16)	13
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	2,257	2,450	2,626
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	276	313
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	1	1	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	7	10	15
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(16)	(14)
Defined Benefit Plan, Participant Contributions	1	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment	(11)	(12)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(26)	(26)
Defined Benefit Plan, Medicare Subsidies	3	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Curtailment	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 235	$ 276	$ 313

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Change In Fair Value Of Pension Assets) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 2,183	$ 2,111
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	137	208
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	5	5
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid	(155)	(154)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	(16)	13
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 2,154	$ 2,183

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan	$ 61	$ 8
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan	61	8
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current	14	14
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent	150	261
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	103	267
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	2	0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan	0	0
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current	29	29
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent	206	247
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	235	276
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	$ (67)	$ (83)

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation	$ 249	$ 2,270
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	241	2,232
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 85	$ 1,995

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Weighted-average Assumptions To Determine Benefit Obligations) (Details)	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.15%	3.74%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.21%	3.24%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.06%	3.45%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.25%	3.25%

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Weighted-Average Assumptions To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.74%	3.39%	4.19%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.84%	7.09%	7.35%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.24%	3.25%	3.29%

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year	6.75%	7.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate	4.50%	4.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Year Health Care Cost Trend Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate	2023	2023

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Pension Plan Weighted-Average Asset Allocation By Cateogry) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	100.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	42.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	42.00%	48.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	46.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	46.00%	40.00%
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	12.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	12.00%	12.00%

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Pension Plan Assets By Category) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Sub-Total

$ 2,154

$ 2,183

$ 2,111

1,537

1,545

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

631

666

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

547

673

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

950

827

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

US Treasury and Government [Member]

US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Municipal Bonds [Member]

Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Real Estate [Member]

Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Hedge Funds [Member]

Hedge Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

^[1]

103

Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]

$ 45

Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]

Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

(4)

(10)

(4)

(10)

Equity Funds [Member]

Fixed Income Funds [Member]

310

332

Blended Funds [Member]

Real Estate Funds [Member]

Other Items To Reconcile To Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]

UNITED STATES | Equity [Member]

(14)

(28)

UNITED STATES | Equity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

284

338

UNITED STATES | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

284

338

UNITED STATES | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

597

537

Non-U.S. [Member] | Equity [Member]

597

537

Non-U.S. [Member] | Equity [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

230

290

Non-U.S. [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

230

290

Non-U.S. [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

138

123

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

$ 138

$ 123

[1]	Includes a fund valued at $2 in 2017 which was substantially liquidated in 2018.

Pension And Postretirement Benefits Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Changes In Fair Value Of Level 3 Investments) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 2,183	$ 2,111
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	137	208
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	2,154	2,183
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	17
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	10	17
Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	38
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	34	38
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	45	51
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	4	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	0	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Sale of Plan Assets	(9)	(11)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred into (out of) Level 3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	40	45
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	7	6
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	2	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	0	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Sale of Plan Assets	(3)	(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred into (out of) Level 3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	6	7
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	38	45
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	2	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	0	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Sale of Plan Assets	(6)	(10)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred into (out of) Level 3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 34	$ 38

Pension And Postretirement Benefits Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Investments Valued Using Net Asset Value) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Short-term Investments [Member]

$ 631

$ 666

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

$ 21

Daily

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

1 day

Equity Funds [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Equity Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]

$ 310

332

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

Daily,

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

2 days

Equity Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

Monthly

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

60 days

Fixed Income Funds [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

$ 31

Daily

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

1 day

Blended Funds [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

$ 85

Primarily Daily

Blended Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

1 day

Blended Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

20 days

Real Estate Funds [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

$ 89

Quarterly

Real Estate Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

45 days

Real Estate Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

90 days

Hedge Funds [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency

^[1]

$ 95

103

Monthly

Hedge Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

5 days

Hedge Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description

30 days

Hedge Funds - Being Liquidated [Member]

Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent

$ 2

[1]	Includes a fund valued at $2 in 2017 which was substantially liquidated in 2018.

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months	$ 173
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two	167
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three	168
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four	163
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five	159
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	777
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months	29
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two	28
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three	26
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four	25
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five	24
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$ 97

Taxes on Earnings Taxes on Earnings (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 28, 2019
TCJA of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (179)
Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense	53
Operating Loss Carryforwards	671
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	634
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration	37
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	213
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	13	$ 2	$ (4)
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	133	120
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	956
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	26	43	42
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense		4	$ 3
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions				$ 7
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued		5
Other Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	5	5
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	318
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	$ 300
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Jul. 29, 2019
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2037
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other	$ 23	$ 1
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 15
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| Latest Tax Year [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2031	Jul. 31, 2029
Tax Cut and Jobs Act 2017 [Member]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	$ 897

Taxes on Earnings Schedule Of Provision Of Income Taxes On Earnings Of Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 84	$ 238	$ 235
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	13	39	34
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	47	36	47
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	144	313	316
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(122)	77	(17)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(2)	2	0
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(9)	14	(13)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(133)	93	(30)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 11	$ 406	$ 286

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	$ 143	$ 1,103	$ 705
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	129	190	144
Earnings before taxes	$ 272	$ 1,293	$ 849

Taxes on Earnings Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

5 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2018

Jan. 01, 2018

Dec. 31, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

21.00%

35.00%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent

4.30%

2.10%

2.70%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent

2.60%

(2.10%)

(3.00%)

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent

(6.20%)

0.00%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent

(4.00%)

(2.10%)

(3.20%)

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Percent

18.70%

3.40%

4.30%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent

0.00%

(0.80%)

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deferred Taxes, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, Percent

(66.30%)

^[1]

0.00%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Transition Tax On Unremitted Foreign Earnings

19.60%

^[1]

0.00%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent

13.20%

^[1]

0.00%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Exchange Losses, Percent

0.00%

(3.90%)

^[2]

0.00%

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent

1.10%

(1.00%)

(1.30%)

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent

4.00%

31.40%

33.70%

Taxes on earnings

$ 11

$ 406

$ 286

Sale of Intercompany Notes [Member]

Taxes on earnings

$ (52)

Tax Cut and Jobs Act 2017 [Member]

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent

21.00%

35.00%

Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Tax Cut and Jobs Act 2017 [Member]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Limiting Interest Expense Deductibility, Percent

30.00%

[1]

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to corporate taxation. Changes under the Act include:•Reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. A blended rate will apply for fiscal 2018 non-calendar year end companies for the fiscal periods that include the effective date of the rate change. The impact of this is shown as "Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate";•Repealing the exception for deductibility of performance-based compensation to covered employees, which impacts us beginning in 2019, along with expanding the number of covered employees;•Transitioning to a territorial system for taxation on foreign earnings along with the imposition of a transition tax in 2018 on the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings; •Immediate expensing of machinery and equipment placed into service after September 27, 2017;•Eliminating the deduction for domestic manufacturing activities, which impacts us beginning in 2019; •Changes to the taxation of multinational companies, including a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, a new Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax, and a new U.S. corporate deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, all of which are effective for us beginning in 2019; and•Limiting the deductibility of interest expense to 30% of adjusted taxable income, which is effective for us beginning in 2019.

[2]

The 2017 rate was favorably impacted by a $52 benefit primarily related to the sale of intercompany notes receivable to a financial institution, which resulted in the recognition of foreign exchange losses.

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	$ 342	$ 355
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	868	521
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	35	20
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	1,245	896
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits	144	241
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions	24	98
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	65	36
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards	88	92
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	92	95
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	413	562
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(133)	(120)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	280	442
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 965	$ 454

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 64	$ 63	$ 58
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	0	4	2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	(37)	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	2	4	3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	(1)	(7)	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	4	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 32	$ 64	$ 63

Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2018 CAD ($)	Apr. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2017 AUD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Current	$ 1,896	$ 1,037
Commercial Paper	1,140	$ 874
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 59
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 5,300
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	101.00%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two	$ 500
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	2,651
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four	1
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five	1,651
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	$ 3,254
Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	2.54%	1.31%	2.54%		1.31%
Australian Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	$ 348	$ 152			$ 190
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.98%			6.98%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 29, 2021
4.88% notes, due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.88%		4.88%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Sep. 18, 2018
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 207	$ 224			$ 280
Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	$ 22	10
Variable Interest Rate Term Loan due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 26, 2021
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 900	0		$ 900
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	<div style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"><div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:4px;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The senior unsecured term loan facility contains a financial covenant based on our maximum leverage ratio. Pursuant to this covenant, if our credit rating is less than BBB+ from Standard & Poor's and Baa1 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc and the amount borrowed under the facility is in excess of $500, we must maintain a leverage ratio below (i) for the last day of each quarter ending on or prior to April 30, 2020, 5.75:1.00, and (ii) thereafter, 5.25:1.00. Our leverage ratio is calculated based on the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA, each as defined in the credit agreement for the senior unsecured term loan facility. The maximum leverage ratio covenant is incorporated into our U.S. and Canadian facilities for so long as that covenant is in effect under the senior unsecured term loan facility. In addition, the senior unsecured term loan facility contains other customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of this type.</font></div></div>
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,850
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2021
Line of Credit Facility Utilized Borrowing Capacity	$ 1
Foreign Line of Credit [Member] \| Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 96		$ 125
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Jul. 15, 2019
Line of Credit, Current	$ 90	$ 0	$ 117
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	3.17%		3.17%

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Schedule of Short-term Debt) (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions

Jul. 29, 2018

USD ($)

Jul. 29, 2018

CAD ($)

Jul. 30, 2017

USD ($)

Jul. 30, 2017

AUD ($)

Capital Lease Obligations, Current

Commercial Paper

$ 1,140

$ 874

Debt, Current

1,896

1,037

Variable Interest Rate [Member]

Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable

Australian Notes [Member]

Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable

348

152

$ 190

4.50% notes, due 2019

Notes Payable, Current

300

Short-term Debt [Member]

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net

^[1]

(5)

Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Variable Interest Rate [Member]

Line of Credit, Current

$ 90

$ 117

$ 0

[1]	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

USD ($)

Apr. 29, 2018

USD ($)

Jul. 30, 2017

USD ($)

Jul. 30, 2017

AUD ($)

Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent

$ 5,300

$ 7

Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Aggregate

8,595

2,499

Long-term Debt, Current Maturities

597

Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

$ 7,998

2,499

Variable Interest Rate due 2019 | Foreign Line of Credit [Member]

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

Jul. 15, 2019

Variable

Long-term Line of Credit

$ 90

130

4.88% notes, due 2019

Sep. 18, 2018

4.88%

$ 207

224

$ 280

4.50% notes, due 2019

Feb. 15, 2019

4.50%

Variable Interest Rate due 2020 [Member]

$ 300

300

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

Mar. 16, 2020

Variable

Variable Interest Rate due 2021 [Member]

$ 500

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

Mar. 15, 2021

Variable

Variable Interest Rate Term Loan due 2021 [Member]

$ 400

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

Mar. 26, 2021

Variable

$ 900

3.30% notes, due 2021

Mar. 15, 2021

3.30%

$ 650

4.25% notes, due 2021

Apr. 15, 2021

4.25%

$ 500

500

8.88% notes, due 2021

May 01, 2021

8.88%

$ 200

200

2.50% notes, due 2023

Aug. 02, 2022

2.50%

$ 450

450

3.65% notes, due 2023

Mar. 15, 2023

3.65%

$ 1,200

3.95% notes, due 2025

Mar. 15, 2025

3.95%

$ 850

3.30% notes, due 2025

Mar. 19, 2025

3.30%

$ 300

300

4.15% notes, due 2028

Mar. 15, 2028

4.15%

$ 1,000

3.80% notes, due 2043

Aug. 02, 2042

3.80%

$ 400

400

4.80% notes, due 2048

Mar. 15, 2048

4.80%

$ 700

Long-term Debt [Member]

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net

^[1]

$ (59)

$ (12)

[1]	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Mar. 13, 2018	Oct. 16, 2017
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net				$ 24	$ 0	$ (1)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months				$ 1
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial				The ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material.
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Margin Deposit Assets				$ 2	1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Contracts Mature Within, Months				18 months
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net				$ 8	(4)	(9)
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net				$ 15	23	$ (36)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$ 15	$ (22)	$ (7)
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maximum Length of Contract Maturity				18 months
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maximum Length of Contract Maturity				12 months
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 104	84
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					300		$ 300	$ 300
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount							$ 2,400
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 18
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				140	336
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Currency Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				118	90
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				33	35
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 41	$ 43
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member] \| Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales				18.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Top Five Customers [Member] \| Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales				38.00%

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 10	$ 10
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	6	44
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1	3
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	2	23
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1	3
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	2	1
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Interest Rate Contract [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	22
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	9	7
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	4	21
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	3	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	19
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	1
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	5	5
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	1
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	3	1
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	1	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] \| Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 1	$ 1

Financial Instruments (Offsetting Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 10	$ 10
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities or Cash	(3)	(3)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	7	7
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	6	44
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities or Cash	(3)	(3)
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	$ 3	$ 41

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Changes In Cash Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss) beginning of period	$ (34)	$ (64)	$ (10)
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss) end of period	(8)	(34)	(64)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	8	(4)	(9)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	1	6	(11)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	0	1	(2)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	2	4	4
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$ 15	$ 23	$ (36)

Financial Instruments (Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	$ (24)	$ 0	$ 1
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(1)	0	0
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(1)	14	(1)
Currency Swap [Member] \| Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	0	0	2
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] \| Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(2)	(11)	6
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member] \| General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(2)	(3)	(6)
Treasury Lock [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	$ (18)	$ 0	$ 0

Variable Interest Entity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 29, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Feb. 29, 2016
Investments funded		$ 81
Other assets		224	$ 139
Subsequent Event [Member]
Other Commitments, Description	<div style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">On August 29, 2018, we provided notice of termination of the investment period and have </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">no</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> obligation to make any further capital contributions to Acre for new investments, but are required to pay obligations made prior to the notice of termination, the management fee and permitted partnership expenses.</font></div></div>
Variable Interest Entity
Other assets		$ 77	$ 51
Total Commitment [Member]
Other Commitment				$ 125
Acre Venture Partners [Member]
LLC ownership percentage		99.80%

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 12	$ 748	$ 212	$ 141
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	8	14	8
Long-term Debt	2,499	8,595	2,499
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	8	14	8
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 2,582	$ 8,347	$ 2,582

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - Measured On Recurring Basis [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Total liabilities at fair value

$ 93

$ 60

114

156

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Total liabilities at fair value

111

113

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Total liabilities at fair value

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[1]

Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

^[1]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[1]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]

^[1]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

^[2]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

^[2]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]

^[2]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

^[3]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Deferred Compensation Investment [Member]

^[3]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Deferred Compensation Investment [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

^[4]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Equity Securities [Member]

^[4]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Investments at fair value

^[5]

Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Investments at fair value

^[5]

Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Investments at fair value

^[5]

Interest Rate Contract [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

^[6]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]

^[6]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Deferred compensation obligation

^[4]

108

112

Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Deferred compensation obligation

^[4]

$ 108

$ 112

[1]	Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates.
[2]	Based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace.
[3]	(3) Based on LIBOR and equity index swap rates.
[4]	Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments.
[5]	Primarily represents investments in equity securities that are not readily marketable and are accounted for under the fair value option. The investments were funded by Acre. See Note 14 for additional information. Fair value is based on analyzing recent transactions and transactions of comparable companies, and the discounted cash flow method. In addition, allocation methods, including the option pricing method, are used in distributing fair value among various equity holders according to rights and preferences. Changes in the fair value of investments were not material in 201
[6]	Based on LIBOR swap rates.

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation) (Details) - Equity Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Level 3 investments at beginning of year	$ 49	$ 25
Fair Value, Level 3 investment gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	9	2
Fair Value, Level 3 investment Purchases	19	22
Fair Value, Level 3 investments at end of year	$ 77	$ 49

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Jan. 29, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss						$ 540	$ 191
Plum [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 54
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure	$ 61					$ 61
Deli Reporting Unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		$ 13
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges		11
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		81
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure		23
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure		53
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				$ 20	$ 35
Goodwill, Impairment Loss			$ 75	127	106
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure			$ 0	75	202
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure				48	$ 68
Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				1
Goodwill, Impairment Loss				64
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure				52
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure				$ 37
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		130
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		384
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure		0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure		$ 150

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Statement [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	560	560	560
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0375	$ 0.0375	$ 0.0375
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	40	40	40
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0	0
Shares repurchased, value	$ 86	$ 437	$ 143
March 2017 Program [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Authorized amount for shares repurchase	1,500
Shares repurchased, value	75
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 1,296
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Treasury stock purchased, shares	2	8	3
Shares repurchased, value	$ 86	$ 437	$ 143

Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Stock-based Compensation
Total intrinsic value of options exercised							$ 2
Excess Tax Benefit/(Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities					$ (3)	$ 6	7
Cash received from the exercise of stock options					$ 0	$ 2	$ 2
EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Nonvested, Units					142
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 49.60
Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			35.00%
Time Lapse Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Share Based Payment Award Vested Options Contractual Exercise Term					10 years
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards					$ 1
Weighted-average remaining service period, years					1 year 4 months
Time Lapse and EPS Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards					$ 37
Weighted-average remaining service period, years					1 year 8 months
Nonvested, Units					1,652	1,221
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 47.01	$ 50.86
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					1,220
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 44.18	$ 54.79	$ 50.44
Fair value of restricted units and shares vested					$ 30	$ 55	$ 44
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards					$ 23
Weighted-average remaining service period, years					1 year 10 months
Nonvested, Units					1,664	1,774
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 46.66	$ 48.24
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		125.00%	75.00%	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					943
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 39.39	$ 39.53	$ 62.44
Fair value of restricted units and shares vested					$ 38	$ 14	$ 22
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units Additional Shares [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					160
Minimum [Member] \| EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Minimum [Member] \| TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Maximum [Member] \| EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					100.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					200.00%
Maximum [Member] \| TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					200.00%
2003 And Previous Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					31,200
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					6,000
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, Total Shares Authorized, as Amended In 2008 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					10,500
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, Total Shares Authorized, as Amended in 2010 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					17,500
2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					13,000
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan Rolled into the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					6,000
Financial [Member] \| Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			0.00%
Milestones [Member] \| Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			100.00%
Scenario, Forecast [Member] \| TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	0.00%

Stock-based Compensation Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 61	$ 60	$ 64
Tax-related benefits	$ 11	$ 22	$ 24

Stock-based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Beginning of year, Options \| shares	1,042
Granted, Options \| shares	575
Exercised, Options \| shares	0
Terminated, Options \| shares	(80)
End of year, Options \| shares	1,537
Exercisable at end of period, Options \| shares	519
Beginning of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 52.08
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	47.19
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	0.00
Terminated, Weighted-Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	50.05
End of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	50.36
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 51.40
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)	8 years 2 months
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)	7 years 6 months
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value \| $	$ 0
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value \| $	$ 0

Stock-based Compensation (Time-Lapse Restricted Stock Units, EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units And TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Time Lapse, EPS Performance And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units	1,221
Granted, Units	1,220
Vested, Units	(643)
Forfeited, Units	(146)
Nonvested at end of period, Units	1,652	1,221
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 50.86
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	44.18	$ 54.79	$ 50.44
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	48.67
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	48.27
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 47.01	$ 50.86
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units	1,774
Granted, Units	943
Vested, Units	(815)
Forfeited, Units	(238)
Nonvested at end of period, Units	1,664	1,774
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 48.24
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	39.39	$ 39.53	$ 62.44
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	43.39
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	43.53
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 46.66	$ 48.24

Stock-based Compensation (Valuation Assumptions) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	2.06%	1.28%	1.68%
Expected dividend yield	2.95%	2.26%	2.46%
Expected volatility	19.60%	18.64%	18.35%
Expected term, years	6 years	6 years	6 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 6.67	$ 7.51	$ 6.86
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	1.58%	0.85%	0.92%
Expected dividend yield	2.95%	2.26%	2.46%
Expected volatility	19.07%	17.78%	17.25%
Expected term, years	3 years	3 years	3 years

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Legal Fees	$ 22
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 74	$ 53	$ 45
Pepperidge Farm [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors	2,000
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$ 210
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors	2,400
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$ 187

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Future Annual Minimum Rental Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum rental obligation, 2019	$ 75
Minimum rental obligation, 2020	61
Minimum rental obligation, 2021	48
Minimum rental obligation, 2022	39
Minimum rental obligation, 2023	28
Minimum rental obligation, thereafter	$ 109

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Schedule of Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Customer accounts receivable

$ 734

$ 561

Allowances

(20)

(11)

Accounts receivable, net current

714

550

Other receivables

Accounts receivable, net

785

605

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventory, raw materials, containers and supplies

478

377

Inventory, finished products

721

525

Inventories

1,199

902

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]

Derivative Asset, Current

Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current

Other current assets

Buildings and Improvements, Gross

Land

122

1,870

1,557

Machinery and Equipment, Gross

4,751

4,243

Construction in Progress, Gross

211

179

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

6,954

6,043

Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment

^[1]

(3,721)

(3,589)

Plant assets, net of depreciation

3,233

2,454

$ 2,407

Depreciation

360

299

$ 288

Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Investments

Deferred Taxes

Pensions

Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent

Other assets

224

139

Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Employee-related Liabilities, Current

220

241

Derivative Liability, Current

Accrued Marketing Costs, Current

189

131

Interest Payable, Current

103

Restructuring Reserve, Current

Other Accrued Liabilities, Current

137

Accrued liabilities

676

561

Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent

150

261

Deferred Compensation Liability, Noncurrent

Liability, Other Retirement Benefits, Noncurrent

206

247

Liability, Transition Tax On Unremitted Foreign Earnings

Liability, Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent

Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent

Other liabilities

$ 569

$ 697

Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]

7 years

Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]

45 years

Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]

2 years

Amortization of Intangible Assets

20 years

[1]	Depreciation expense was $360 in 2018, $299 in 2017 and $288 in 2016. Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 7 to 45 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods generally ranging from 2 to 20 years.

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Schedule of Statement of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

$ 34

$ 19

$ 20

Impairment charges

^[1]

737

212

141

Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Income), Excluding Service Cost Component

(231)

(247)

274

Investment (gains) / losses

(3)

Transaction Costs

$ 8

$ 46

$ 19

$ 0

^[2]

Legal Settlements

^[3]

(25)

Other Income

(6)

(2)

Other expenses / (income)

619

(9)

405

Advertising Expense

^[4]

394

389

397

Interest Costs Incurred

204

114

118

Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment

(3)

(2)

(3)

Interest Expense

201

$ 112

$ 115

Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Transaction Costs

$ 53

[1]	See Note 5 for additional information.
[2]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.
[3]	In 2018, we recognized a charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim. In 2016, we recorded a gain of $25 from a settlement of a claim related to the Kelsen acquisition.
[4]	Included in Marketing and selling expenses.

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Schedule of Statements of Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Employee Benefits And Deferred Compensation Payments	$ (59)	$ (58)	$ (57)
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement	(1)	0	(3)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	(60)	(58)	(60)
Interest Paid	152	110	113
Interest Received	4	5	4
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$ 128	$ 320	$ 325

Quarterly Data (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Jul. 30, 2017

Apr. 30, 2017

Jan. 29, 2017

Oct. 30, 2016

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

Net sales

$ 2,219

$ 2,125

$ 2,180

$ 2,161

$ 1,664

$ 1,853

$ 2,171

$ 2,202

$ 8,685

$ 7,890

$ 7,961

Gross profit

649

618

766

783

598

665

811

851

Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company

$ 94

$ (393)

$ 285

$ 275

$ 318

$ 176

$ 101

$ 292

$ 261

$ 887

$ 563

Earnings per share, basic

$ 0.31

$ (1.31)

$ 0.95

$ 0.91

$ 1.05

$ 0.58

$ 0.33

$ 0.95

$ 0.87

$ 2.91

$ 1.82

Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared

0.35

1.40

1.248

Earnings Per Share, Diluted

$ 0.31

$ (1.31)

$ 0.95

$ 0.91

$ 1.04

$ 0.58

$ 0.33

$ 0.94

$ 0.86

$ 2.89

$ 1.81

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment, net of tax

$ 41

$ 497

$ 74

$ 0

$ 180

$ 0

Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs, net of tax

Pension and postretirement benefits mark to market adj, net of tax

(93)

(9)

(129)

Sale of Notes Net of Taxes

$ 53

^[1]

$ 0

Tax reform

$ (6)

$ 0

$ (124)

$ 0

$ (56)

$ 0

Goodwill and Intangible Impairment, Per Diluted Share

$ 0.14

$ 1.65

$ 0.25

$ 0.00

$ 0.58

$ 0.00

Restructuring charges, Per Diluted Share

0.11

0.15

0.04

0.09

0.01

0.00

0.02

Pension and postretirement benefits mark to market adjustment, Per Diluted Share

(0.31)

(0.00)

(0.03)

(0.42)

(0.00)

0.04

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Per Diluted Shar

0.03

0.15

0.06

0.00

0.05

0.00

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Per Diluted Share

(0.02)

0.00

(0.41)

0.00

Sale of Notes, Per Diluted Share

(0.18)

(0.00)

Maximum [Member]

Share Price

42.88

48.10

51.07

54.37

59.14

64.23

63.50

62.30

$ 42.88

$ 59.14

Minimum [Member]

Share Price

$ 32.63

$ 39.79

$ 45.07

$ 45.00

$ 50.62

$ 56.05

$ 52.59

$ 52.74

$ 32.63

$ 50.62

[1]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 3 for additional information.

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016

$ 11

$ 12

$ 13

123

109

117

Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired

(120)

(110)

(118)

Reserve for Cash Discount [Member]

117

109

116

Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired

(117)

(109)

(117)

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]

(1)

Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired

(2)

(1)

Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]

^[1]

^[1]

Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired

^[1]

(1)

^[1]