Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Income Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Taxes on Earnings
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Major Customers
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
3.30% notes, due 2025
Three Point Three-Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Three Point Three-Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Short-term borrowings
Debt, Current
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility Utilized Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Utilized Borrowing Capacity
Amount of borrowing capacity currently utilized under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Additional Borrowing Capacity
Amount the company may increase maximum borrowing capacity under the line of credit facility upon the agreement of either existing lenders or of additional banks not currently parties to the existing credit agreements.
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Simple Meals [Member]
Simple Meals [Member]
Simple Meals [Member]
Baked Snacks [Member]
Baked Snacks [Member]
Baked Snacks [Member]
Beverages [Member]
Beverages [Member]
Beverages [Member]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measured On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Equity Contract [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
DeferredCompensationObligationMember
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value
Derivative Asset
Total liabilities at fair value
Derivative Liability
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Gain on sale of business
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Earnings from discontinued operations, before tax
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Earnings before taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Taxes on earnings
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Bolthouse Farms [Member]
Bolthouse Farms [Member]
Bolthouse Farms [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Distribution Rights [Member]
Distribution Rights [Member]
Patented Technology [Member]
Patented Technology [Member]
Trade Secrets [Member]
Trade Secrets [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
U.S. Simple Meals [Member]
U S Simple Meals [Member]
U.S. Simple Meals [Member]
Global Baking And Snacking [Member]
Global Baking And Snacking [Member]
Global Baking And Snacking [Member]
International Simple Meals And Beverages [Member]
International Simple Meals And Beverages [Member]
International Simple Meals And Beverages [Member]
U.S. Beverages [Member]
U S Beverages [Member]
U.S. Beverages [Member]
Bolthouse and Foodservice [Member]
Bolthouse and Foodservice [Member]
Bolthouse and Foodservice [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2015 Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Initiatives [Member]
2014 Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Initiatives [Member]
2013 Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Initiatives [Member]
2013 Restructuring Initiatives [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
Sacramento, CA [Member]
Sacramento, CA [Member]
Sacramento CA [Member]
South Plainfield, NJ [Member]
South Plainfield, NJ [Member]
South Plainfield, NJ [Member]
MEXICO
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
North America and Asia Pacific [Member]
North America and Asia Pacific [Member]
North America and Asia Pacific [Member]
CHINA
CHINA
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]
Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]
Other cost savings implementation costs
Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Implementation and Other Costs [Member]
Implementation and Other Costs [Member]
Implementation and Other Costs
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges, after tax
Restructuring charges, after tax
Amount charged against net earnings (i.e. after-tax) in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.
Restructuring charges and related costs, after tax
Restructuring charges and related costs, after tax
Restructuring charges and related costs, after tax
Restructuring charges, Per Diluted Share
Restructuring charges per diluted share
Restructuring Charges Per Diluted Share
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Allocation
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Allocation
Expected amount to be incurred by segment.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors
Maximum potential amount of future payments
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Gain on sale of business, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Gain on sale of business, per diluted share
Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment Of Goodwill And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Net Of Tax
Impairment Of Goodwill And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Net Of Tax
Includes impairment recognized during the period and allocated to the reportable segment that results from the write-down of indefinite-lived intangible assets after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit indefinite-lived intangible assets with the carrying amount of that indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are assessed at least annually for impairment and the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value. Net Of Tax
Impairment Of Goodwill And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Per Share Diluted
Impairment Of Goodwill And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Per Share Diluted
Includes impairment recognized during the period and allocated to the reportable segment that results from the write-down of indefinite-lived intangible assets after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit indefinite-lived intangible assets with the carrying amount of that indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are assessed at least annually for impairment and the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value. Per Share Diluted
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation, Difference Between Book Value and Tax Basis Resulting From Reorganization
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation, Difference Between Book Value and Tax Basis Resulting From Reorganization
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation, Difference Between Book Value and Tax Basis Resulting From Reorganization
Deferred Other Tax (Expense) Benefit, Per Share Diluted
Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit), Per Share Diluted
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from the entity's basis in a discontinued operation per share diluted.
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Kelsen [Member]
Kelsen [Member]
Kelsen [Member]
Plum [Member]
Plum Organics [Member]
Plum Organics [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Plant assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets (Deprecated 2013-01-31)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Short-term borrowings
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Payable to suppliers and others
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Long-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Deferred taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Equity [Abstract]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Other Expenses Income [Member]
Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, before tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial loss included in net earnings before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit amortization included in net earnings, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax [Abstract]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit amortization included in net earnings, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit amortization included in net earnings, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
China [Member]
Malaysia [Member]
MALAYSIA
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Controlling interest in a company
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Contribution from noncontrolling interest
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Plant assets, net of depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Income Statement [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Marketing and selling expenses
Selling and Marketing Expense
Administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Other expenses / (income)
Other General Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Earnings before interest and taxes
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Earnings before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Taxes on earnings
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Per Share - Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Pension And Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Reporting of Derivative Activity [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Costs
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Translation Tax (Benefit) Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Translation Tax Benefit Expense
Foreign Currency Translation Tax Benefit/Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Cashflow Hedges Tax (Benefit) Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Cashflow Hedges Tax Benefit Expense
Cash Flow hedges Tax Benefit/Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unamortized Pension And Post Retirement Tax (Benefit) Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unamortized Pension And Post Retirement Tax Benefit Expense
Unamortized Pension and Post-Retirement, Tax Benefit/Expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain Loss Due to Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due to Settlements Net Of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due to Settlements Net Of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due to Settlements Net Of Tax
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Earnings before interest and taxes
Derivatives (Gain) Loss
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
OCI derivative gain/(loss) at beginning of year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
OCI derivative gain/(loss) at end of period
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts Received
Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts Received
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Asset impairment or accelerated depreciation to write down assets from their carrying value to their fair value associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan.
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Other Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Equity Funds [Member]
Equity Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Blended Funds [Member]
Blended Funds [Member]
Blend of Equities and Fixed income Funds [Member]
Hedge Funds [Member]
Hedge Funds [Member]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
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 [Line Items]
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Alternative Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Description
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Notice Period
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
T.S.R. Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Time-Lapse Restricted Stock Units, EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units, Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, before tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial loss included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), after-tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial loss included in net earnings, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss), after-tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Earnings from continuing operations
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, Per Basic Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Share Price
Share Price
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due to Settlements Net Of Tax
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Loss Due To Settlements, Per Diluted Share
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Loss Due To Settlements, Per Diluted Share
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Loss Due To Settlements, Per Diluted Share
Derivative Loss Net, Per Diluted Share
Derivative Loss On Derivative Net Per Diluted Share
Derivative Loss On Derivative Net per share
Other Tax Expense, Per Diluted Share
Other Tax Expense Per Diluted Share
Other Tax Expense Per Diluted Share
Discontinued Operation, (Gain) Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
(Income) Loss from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
U.S. Simple Meals And U.S. Beverages [Member]
U.S. Simple Meals And U.S. Beverages [Member]
U.S. Simple Meals And U.S. Beverages [Member]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]
Schedule Of Balance Sheets Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Balance Sheets Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Balance Sheets Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Statements Of Earnings Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Statements Of Earnings Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Statements Of Earnings Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Fiscal Period Number Of Weeks
FiscalPeriodNumberOfWeeks
Fiscal Period Number Of Weeks
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Current
Notes Payable, Current
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Debt, Current
Product Recall [Abstract]
Product Recall [Abstract]
Product Recall [Text Block]
Product Recall [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Non-U.S. Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
401K Plan [Axis]
401K Plan [Axis]
401K Plan [Axis]
401K Plan [Domain]
401K Plan [Domain]
401K Plan [Domain]
Employees Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Employees Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Employees Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Employees Not Eligible To Participate In Defined Benefit Plans And Who Are Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Employees Not Eligible To Participate In Defined Benefit Plans And Who Are Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Employees Not Eligible To Participate In Defined Benefit Plans And Who Are Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
At certain locations [Member]
At certain locations [Member]
At certain locations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
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
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule Of Segment Reporting
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Additional Product Information for Net Sales
Schedule of Product Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Tax Loss Carryfoward Periods [Axis]
Tax Loss Carryfoward Periods [Axis]
Tax Loss Carryfoward Periods [Axis]
Tax Loss Carryfoward Periods [Domain]
Tax Loss Carryfoward Periods [Domain]
Tax Loss Carryfoward Periods [Domain]
Tax Loss Carryforwards Expiring 2016 to 2035 [Member]
Tax Loss Carryforwards Expiring 2014 to 2033 [Member]
Tax Loss Carryforwards Expiring 2014 to 2033 [Member]
Tax Loss Carryfowards Indefinitely [Member]
Tax Loss Carryfowards Indefinitely [Member]
Tax Loss Carryfowards Indefinitely [Member]
Non-U.S. [Member]
Non-U.S. [Member]
Non-U.S. [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Effective Income Tax Rate At Statutory Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate At Statutory Tax Rate
Percentage of statutory tax rate for all jurisdictions applicable to pretax income (loss)
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
3.38% notes, due 2015
Three Point Thirty-Eight Percent Notes [Member]
Three Point Thirty-Eight Percent Notes [Member]
3.05% notes, due 2017
Three Point Zero-Five Percent Notes [Member]
Three Point Zero-Five Percent Notes [Member]
4.50% notes, due 2019
Four Point Five-Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Four Point Five-Zero Percent Notes [Member]
4.25% notes, due 2021
Four point twenty-five percent Notes [Member]
Four point twenty-five percent Notes [Member]
8.88% notes, due 2021
Eight Point Eighty-Eight Percent Debentures [Member]
Eight Point Eighty-Eight Percent Debentures [Member]
2.50% notes, due 2023
Two Point Five Percent Notes [Member]
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement
3.80% notes, due 2043
Three Point Eight Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Three Point Eight Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Aggregate
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Aggregate
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Aggregate. Includes the current portion of debt.
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
June 2011 Program [Member]
June Two Zero One One Program [Member]
June Two Zero One One Program [Member]
Shares Repurchased To Offset The Impact Of Dilution [Member]
Shares Repurchased To Offset The Impact Of Dilution [Member]
Shares repurchased to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under the Company's stock compensation plans [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Treasury stock retired, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Authorized amount for shares repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Treasury stock purchased, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares repurchased, value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Business Combination, Initial Purchase Price Adjustment
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Preliminary Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Initial Purchase Price Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Purchase Price Adjustment
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Business Combination, Acquisition Related After Tax Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related After Tax Costs
This element represents acquisition-related after-tax costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such after-tax costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities.
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Inventory recall expense, after tax
Inventory Recall Expense After Tax
Reflects the amount charged against earnings after tax comprised of the costs to announce and effect a recall of defective merchandise.
Share Repurchases
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales
Contracts Mature Within, Months
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative, Lower Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
DerivativeForwardInterestRateSettled
DerivativeForwardInterestRateSettled
Derivative Forward Interest Rate Settled
Derivative instruments gain (loss) recognized in OCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Maximum Length of Contract Maturity
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge
Margin Deposit Assets
Margin Deposit Assets
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Customer accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, net current
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other receivables
Nontrade Receivables, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Construction in Progress, Gross
Construction in Progress, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Plant assets, net of depreciation
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current
Interest Payable, Current
Interest Payable, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Other Postretirement Benefits Payable, Noncurrent
Other Postretirement Benefits Payable, Noncurrent
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Depreciation
Depreciation
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities or Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities or Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities or Cash
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities or Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities or Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities or Cash
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Business and Geographic Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Information Data
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Trademarks Bla Band [Member]
Trademarks Bla Band [Member]
Trademarks Bla Band [Member]
Traemarks Heisse Tasse [Member]
Traemarks Heisse Tasse [Member]
Traemarks Heisse Tasse [Member]
Trademarks Isomitta [Member]
Trademarks Isomitta [Member]
Trademarks Isomitta [Member]
Trademarks Royco [Member]
Trademarks Royco [Member]
Trademarks Royco [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Minimum rental obligation, 2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Minimum rental obligation, 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Minimum rental obligation, 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Minimum rental obligation, 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Minimum rental obligation, 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Minimum rental obligation, thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charge And Remaining Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]
Other Items To Reconcile To Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Other Items To Reconcile To Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Equity [Member]
Equity [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Sub-Total [Axis]
Sub-Total [Axis]
Sub-Total [Axis]
Sub-Total [Domain]
Sub-Total [Domain]
[Domain] for Sub-Total [Axis]
Sub-Total [Member]
Sub-Total [Member]
Sub-Total [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Time Lapse, EPS Performance And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time Lapse EPS, Strategic Performance And Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time-lapse,EPS and Strategic performance restricted stock/units [Member]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted, Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested, Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited, Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested at end of period, Units
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flow
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Impairment charge
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Gain on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Pension fund contributions
Pension Contributions
Receipts from (payments of) hedging activities
Payments Of Receipts From Hedging Activities
The net cash outflow (inflow) associated with derivative instruments, such as swaps, forwards, options, and so forth.
Other
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of plant assets
Sales of plant assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Sale of business, net of cash divested
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Long-term borrowings (repayments)
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of notes payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Treasury stock purchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Treasury stock issuances
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Contributions from noncontrolling interest
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents continuing operations - beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents discontinued operations - beginning of period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents discontinued operations - end of period
Cash Reclassified As Held For Sale
Represents cash pertaining to the disposal group being presented on Statement of Cash Flows as a reconciling item.
Cash and cash equivalents continuing operations - end of period
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Beginning of year, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Terminated, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
End of year, Options
Exercisable at end of period, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Beginning of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Terminated, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
End of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other Exit Costs [Member]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Non-cash Compensation Benefit Related Expense
Non-cash Compensation Benefit Related Expense
Non-cash compensation/benefit related expense
Other Noncash Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other Noncash Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other noncash adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows (for example, net change during the reporting period in other assets or other liabilities).
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Employee Benefits And Deferred Compensation Payments
Employee Benefits And Deferred Compensation Payments
Payments related to employee benefits and deferred compensation, such as unfunded pension benefit payments, other postretirement benefit payments, and payments of deferred compensation.
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Interest Paid
Interest Paid
Interest Received
Interest Received
Interest Received
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchase of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchase of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchase of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Sale of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Sale of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Sale of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Hedged Items
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Schedule Of The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements.
Schedule Of Changes In Cash-Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives Designated As Fair-Value Hedges
Derivatives Designated As Fair Value Hedges [Text Block]
Discussion of Effect of Fair Value Hedges on Results of Operations
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges
Discussion Of Effect Of Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges On Results Of Operations [Text Block]
Discussion Of Effect Of Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges On Results Of Operations
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2003 And Previous Long-Term Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Three And Previous Long-Term Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Three And Previous Long-Term Plan Member
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Five Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Five Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Amendment to Stock Plan [Axis]
Amendment to Stock Plan [Axis]
Amendment to Stock Plan to Authorize Total of Shares
Amendment to Stock Plan [Domain]
Amendment to Stock Plan [Domain]
[Domain] for Amendment to Stock Plan to Authorize Total of Shares
Two Thousand Eight [Domain]
Two Thousand Eight [Member]
Two Thousand Eight [Member]
Two Thousand Ten [Member]
Two Thousand Ten [Member]
Two Thousand Ten[Member]
EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Eps Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Strategic performance restricted stock units [Member]
Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Special performance restricted stock units awards based on meeting various financial goals and performance milestones
Time Lapse E P S And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Share Based Payment Award Vested Options Contractual Exercise Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Share Based Payment Award Vested Options Contractual Exercise Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Share Based Payment Award Options Vested Contractual Exercise Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year One
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year One
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year One
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year Two
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year Two
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year Two
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year Three
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year Three
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Total Award Vested By Year Three
Potential Percentage Of Grant Under Performance Plan
Potential Percentage Of Grant Under Performance Plan
Potential percentage of grant under performance plan
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax-related benefits
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Nonvested, Units
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average remaining service period, years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Fair value of restricted units and shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Percentage recipients received based on performance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Recipients Received Based On Performance
Percentage Recipients Received Based On Performance
Cash received from the exercise of stock options
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Other intangible assets, net of amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Total assets
Assets
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Payable to suppliers and others
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Dividend payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock; authorized 40 shares; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Capital stock, $.0375 par value; authorized 560 shares; issued 323 shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Earnings retained in the business
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Capital stock in treasury, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Capital Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Reserve for Cash Discount [Member]
Reserve for Cash Discount [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Beginning Balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Acquisitions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired
Ending Balance
Actual Returns
Sales Returns, Goods
Percentage Of Actual Returns
Percentage Of Actual Returns
Percentage Of Actual Returns - sales returns divided by net sales.
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Employee Severance and Other Restructuring [Member]
Employee Severance and Other Restructuring [Member]
Employee Severance and Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Non-cash Benefit Costs [Member]
Other Non-cash Benefit Costs [Member]
Charges Recorded Directly to the Income Statement [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance at beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Cash Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Accrued Balance at end of period
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Inventory recall expense
Inventory Recall Expense
Inventory recall expense, after tax
Inventory recall expense, per diluted share
Inventory recall expense, per diluted share
Reflects the per diluted share amount charged against earnings after tax comprised of the costs to announce and effect a recall of defective merchandise.
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock Issued [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock In Treasury [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Earnings Retained In The Business [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Capital stock, shares
Shares, Issued
Balance, value
Net earnings (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends per share
Treasury stock retired, shares
Treasury stock retired, value
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Treasury stock purchased, shares
Treasury stock purchased, value
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Capital stock, shares
Balance, value
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total net intangible assets
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Cover Non-Printing [Abstract]
Cover Non-Printing [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid, from Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Expected term, years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statements [Abstract]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Other Nonoperating Expense
Other Nonoperating Expense
Other General Expense
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Interest Costs Incurred
Interest Costs Incurred
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest Expense
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measure on Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]