Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
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]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member]
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member]
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients reporting unit [Member]
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]
Deli Reporting Unit [Member]
Deli Reporting Unit [Member]
Deli Reporting Unit [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measure On Nonrecurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
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]
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group 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]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Discontinued Operation, Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Discontinued Operation, Inventories
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory
Other current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities
Current liabilities on discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
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]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Capital Stock Issued [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock In Treasury [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Earnings Retained In The Business [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Capital stock, shares
Shares, Issued
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Balance, value
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest acquired
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Repurchase of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Treasury stock purchased, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock purchased, value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
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
Treasury Stock, Shares
Balance, value
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Payable to suppliers and others [Member]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Deferred taxes [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Level 3 investments at beginning of year
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair Value, Level 3 investment gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Level 3 investment Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Fair Value, Level 3 investments at end of year
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]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
T.S.R. Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax-related benefits
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Information Data
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Top Five Customers [Member]
Top Five Customers [Member]
Top Five Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
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]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Equity Contract [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Contracts Mature Within, Months
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
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
Plum [Member]
Plum [Member]
Plum [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
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
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Net periodic defined benefits income other than service cost
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Defined Benefit Plan, settlement charges
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Investment losses
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Business combination, acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Legal settlements
Legal Fees
Other expenses
Other Expenses
Other Income
Other Income
Other expenses / (income)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
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 charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges Continuing And Discontinued Operations
Restructuring Charges Continuing And Discontinued Operations
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Noncurrent income taxes
Other Noncash Expense
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment from acquisition
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment from acquisition
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment from acquisition
Pension and postretirement benefit income
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Noncash
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Losses on sales of discontinued operations businesses
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions and divestitures
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
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
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
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of route businesses
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Sales of route businesses
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Sales of discontinued operations businesses, 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]
Short-term borrowings
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Short-term repayments
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Long-term borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Long-term repayments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Treasury stock purchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Repurchase of noncontrolling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
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 - beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory, raw materials, containers and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Inventory, finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Soup [Member]
Soups [Member]
Soups [Member]
Snacks [Member]
Baked Snacks [Member]
Baked Snacks [Member]
Other Simple Meals [Member]
Simple Meals [Member]
Simple Meals [Member]
Beverages [Member]
Beverages [Member]
Beverages [Member]
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Other product categories
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales
Revenues
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
March 2017 Program [Member]
March 2017 Program [Member]
March 2017 Program [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Authorized amount for shares repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Treasury stock purchased, shares
Shares repurchased, value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Meals and Beverages [Member]
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member]
Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member]
Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]
Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]
Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Earnings before interest and taxes
Operating Income (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, settlement charges
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss), Immediate Recognition as Component in Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Planned divestiture costs
Business Exit Costs
Business combination, acquisition related costs
Legal Fees
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen and, as of 2018, Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
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.
Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation
Expected cost to be incurred by segment.
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Acre Venture Partners [Member]
Acre Venture Partners [Member]
Acre Venture Partners joint venture
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Total Commitment [Member]
Total Commitment [Member]
Total Commitment [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Other Commitment
Other Commitment
LLC ownership percentage
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Investments funded
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Commitments, Description
Other Commitments, Description
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Treasury Lock [Member]
Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
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
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Goodwill
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Ending Balance
Income Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Swire Pacific Limited [Member]
Swire Pacific Limited [Member]
Swire Pacific Limited joint venture
Campbell Cheong Chan Malaysia [Member]
Campbell Cheong Chan Malaysia [Member]
Campbell Cheong Chan Malaysia joint ventrue
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Eps Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time Lapse, EPS, FCF, Strategic Performance and Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time Lapse, EPS, FCF, Strategic Performance and Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time Lapse, EPS, FCF, Strategic Performance and Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units Additional Shares [Member]
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units Additional Shares [Member]
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units Additional Shares[Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises 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
Nonvested, Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Nonvested, 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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period
Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
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
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
Excess Tax Benefit/(Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other expenses / (income)
Earnings (loss) before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Taxes on earnings
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Plant assets, net of depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net of amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets ($78 as of 2019 and $77 as of 2018 attributable to variable interest entity)
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings
Debt, Current
Payable to suppliers and others
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Current liabilities on discontinued operations
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Capital Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Income Statement [Abstract]
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
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)
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Earnings before interest and taxes
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Earnings before taxes
Earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings (loss)
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company
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
Loss from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings (loss) 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
Loss from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business and Geographic Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
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 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 Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations, Other Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Discontinued Operations, Depreciation and Amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Discontinued Operations, Loss on sale of business
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Discontinued Operations, Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations
International and Campbell Fresh [Member]
International and Campbell Fresh [Member]
International and Campbell Fresh [Member]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable
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, Other
Plant assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Short-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Accounts payable
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
Deferred incomes taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Other liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Pension And Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charge And Remaining Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves [Table Text Block]
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]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units
Granted, Units
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
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 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Yellow Chips [Member]
Yellow Chips [Member]
Yellow Chips [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
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
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Beginning Balance
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
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
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss) beginning of period
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss)
Accumulated balance, before tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses.
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
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss) end of period
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Restructuring Charges
Cover Non-Printing [Abstract]
Cover Non-Printing [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
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 Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
U.S. Refrigerated Soup [Member]
U.S. Refrigerated Soup [Member]
U.S. Refrigerated Soup business
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Bolthouse Farms [Member]
Bolthouse Farms [Member]
Bolthouse Farms [Member]
U.S. Refrigerated Soup and Garden Fresh Gourmet
U.S. Refrigerated Soup and Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
U.S. Refrigerated Soup and Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Costs Associated With Sale Of Business [Member]
Costs Associated With Sale Of Business [Member]
Costs Associated With Sale Of Business
Excluding Business Exit Costs [Member]
Excluding Business Exit Costs [Member]
Excluding Business Exit Costs [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Discontinued Operation, Tax impact of loss on sale and costs associated with selling the business
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
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, Net of Tax
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Discontinued Operations, Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Discontinued Operations, Other Expense
Discontinued Operations, Earnings (loss) before taxes from operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Discontinued Operation, Taxes on earnings from operations
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Discontinued Operations, Loss on sale of business / costs associated with selling the business
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
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 Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Payoff of Idebtedness [Axis]
Payoff of Idebtedness [Axis]
Payoff of Indebtedness [Axis]
Payoff of Idebtedness [Domain]
Payoff of Idebtedness [Domain]
[Domain] for Payoff of Indebtedness [Axis]
Payoff of Indebtedness [Member]
Payoff of Indebtedness [Member]
Payoff of Indebtedness [Member]
Pacific Foods [Member]
Pacific Foods [Member]
Pacific Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities
Business Combination Transaction and Integration Related Costs
Business Combination Transaction and Integration Related Costs
Business Combination Transaction and Integration Related Costs
Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment
Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment
Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
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
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Time Lapse. EPS, and FCF Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits.
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Time-Lapse Restricted Stock Units, EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units and FCF Restricted Stock Units Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
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]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Measured On Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Deferred Compensation Investment [Member]
Deferred Compensation Investment [Member]
Deferred Compensation Investment [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
DeferredCompensationObligationMember
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Derivative assets at fair value
Derivative Asset
Investments at fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivatives liabilities at fair value
Derivative Liability
Deferred compensation obligation
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Stock-based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
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]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax [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
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during period, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit arising during the period
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, before tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, 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
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax [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
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit arising during the period, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, 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]
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
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and 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
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, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit arising during the period, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after 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
Share Repurchases
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule Of Balance Sheets Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [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 The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Changes In Cash-Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Table Text Block]
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
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Balances without adoption of Topic 606
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Adjustments due to adoption of Topic 606
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Assets, Current
Assets
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity
Total equity
Liabilities and Equity
Costs and Expenses
Earnings (loss) before taxes
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
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
Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance at beginning of period
Cash Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Accrued Balance at end of period
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Fair Value Measurement, Policy
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Additional Product Information for Net Sales [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset