General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
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
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
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
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]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
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 [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Prior accounting principles [Member]
Pro Forma [Member]
Previously reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Restatement adjustment [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
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)
Earnings before interest and taxes
Operating Income (Loss)
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)
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
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 net actuarial loss included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Tax benefit/(expense)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Earnings retained in the business
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Pension and postretirement benefit expense/(income)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Americas Simple 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]
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Implementation and Other Costs [Member]
Implementation and Other Costs [Member]
Implementation and Other Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
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]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Equity Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business and Geographic Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [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]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Changes in working capital
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Prepaid assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Pension fund contributions
Pension Contributions
Receipts from 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
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
Sales of plant assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
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
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
Net cash 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 - end of period
Recognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plans Recognized Actuarial Gains (Losses)
The amount of gains or (losses) recognized in net periodic benefit cost expense / (income) resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions.
Recognized net actuarial loss, net of tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Actuarial Gains (Losses), Net of Tax
The amount of gains or (losses) recognized in net periodic benefit cost expense / (income), net of tax resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions.
Recognized net actuarial loss net of tax, per diluted share
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Actuarial Gains (Losses), Per Diluted Share
The amount of gains or (losses) recognized in net periodic benefit cost expense / (income)' net of tax per diluted share resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions.
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]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [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]
Time Lapse EPS, Strategic Performance And Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time-lapse,EPS and Strategic performance restricted stock/units [Member]
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]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax-related benefits
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Cash received from the exercise of stock options
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
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
Potential Percentage Of Grant Under Performance Plan
Potential Percentage Of Grant Under Performance Plan
Potential percentage of grant under performance plan
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
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
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other expenses / (income) [Member]
Other Operating Income (Expense) [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
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
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]
Statement [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
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
Time Lapse, EPS Performance And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units
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
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
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Plant assets, net of depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net of amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings
Debt, Current
Payable to suppliers and others
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Dividend payable
Dividends Payable, Current
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
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
Capital stock in treasury, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
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 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
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined 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]
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
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 on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Business Combinations [Abstract]
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]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
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]
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
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), 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
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), 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
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, after-tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
Other Comprehensive Income (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
Income Statement Location [Domain]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]
Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]
Other cost savings implementation costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance at beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Cash Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Accrued Balance at end of period
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
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
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
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Other expenses / (income)
Other General Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Earnings before interest and taxes
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Earnings before taxes
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Per Share - Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Dividends
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
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]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
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]
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]
Pension Contributions
Pension contributions, remainder of current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [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 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
Changes in Accounting Policies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
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, Expected Allocation
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Allocation
Expected amount to be incurred by segment.
Stock-based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [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]
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 Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Ending Balance
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other Share-based awards Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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]
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
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]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
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
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
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]
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, 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
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
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
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Earnings before interest and taxes
Recognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
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
OCI derivative gain/(loss) at end of period
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials, containers and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventories
Share Repurchases
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [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]
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, 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
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
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Pension And Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [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]
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
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) [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
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]
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
Changes in Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [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 Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [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
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
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
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
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
Pension and Postretirement Policy
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]