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]
Kelsen [Member]
Kelsen [Member]
Kelsen [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
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
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
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]
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
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Employee Benefits And Deferred Compensation Payments
Employee Benefits And Deferred Compensation Payments
Payments related to employee benefits and deferred compensation, such as unfunded pension benefit payments, other postretirement benefit payments, and payments of deferred compensation.
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Balance, value
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Contribution from noncontrolling interest
Proceeds from Noncontrolling 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
Balance, value
Shares, Issued
Shares, Issued
Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, shares
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
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
U.S. Simple Meals [Member]
U S Simple Meals [Member]
U.S. Simple Meals [Member]
Global Baking And Snacking [Member]
Global Baking And Snacking [Member]
Global Baking And Snacking [Member]
International Simple Meals And Beverages [Member]
International Simple Meals And Beverages [Member]
International Simple Meals And Beverages [Member]
U.S. Beverages [Member]
U S Beverages [Member]
U.S. Beverages [Member]
Bolthouse and Foodservice [Member]
Bolthouse and Foodservice [Member]
Bolthouse and Foodservice [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Equity Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by 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 Expenses Income [Member]
Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Administrative Expenses [Member]
General and Administrative 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
Schedule Of The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements.
Schedule Of Changes In Cash-Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives Designated As Fair-Value Hedges
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Goodwill
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Ending Balance
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
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]
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]
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, Expected in Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Pension Contributions
Pension Contributions
Pension Contributions, Remainder of Current Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2014 Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Initiatives [Member]
2013 Initiatives [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Initiatives [Member]
2013 Restructuring Initiatives [Member]
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]
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.
Other Exit Costs [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
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
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Restructing Initiatives [Axis]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Restructing Initiatives [Axis]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Restructing Initiatives [Axis]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Restructing Initiatives [Domain]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Restructing Initiatives [Domain]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Restructing Initiatives [Domain]
Pepperidge Farm Initiative [Member]
Pepperidge Farm Initiative [Member]
Pepperidge Farm Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Geographical Location [Axis]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Geographical Location [Axis]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, By Geographical Location [Axis]
Restructuring Costs And Reserves Geographical Location [Domain]
Restructuring Costs And Reserves Geographical Location [Domain]
Restructuring Costs and Reserves, Geographical Location [Domain]
North America and Asia Pacific [Member]
North America and Asia Pacific [Member]
North America and Asia Pacific [Member]
CHINA
CHINA
Australia [Member]
Australia [Member]
Australia [Member]
Sacramento, CA [Member]
Sacramento, CA [Member]
Sacramento CA [Member]
South Plainfield, NJ [Member]
South Plainfield, NJ [Member]
South Plainfield, NJ [Member]
MEXICO
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges, after tax
Restructuring charges, after tax
Amount charged against net earnings (i.e. after-tax) in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.
Restructuring charges and related costs, after tax
Restructuring charges and related costs, after tax
Restructuring charges and related costs, after tax
Restructuring charges, Per Diluted Share
Restructuring charges per diluted share
Restructuring Charges Per Diluted Share
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Expected cash expenditures
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount
Expected investment in capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Net sales
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Gain on sale of business
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Earnings from operations, before taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Earnings before taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Taxes on earnings
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
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]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
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]
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flow
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Gain on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in working capital
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Pension fund contributions
Receipts from (payments of) hedging activities
Payments Of Receipts From Hedging Activities
The net cash outflow (inflow) associated with derivative instruments, such as swaps, forwards, options, and so forth.
Other
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
Sales of plant assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Business acquired, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Sale of business, net of cash divested
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (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 (repayments)
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 continuing operations - beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents discontinued operations - beginning of period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents discontinued operations - end of period
Cash Reclassified As Held For Sale
Represents cash pertaining to the disposal group being presented on Statement of Cash Flows as a reconciling item.
Cash and cash equivalents continuing operations - end of period
Product Recall [Abstract]
Product Recall [Abstract]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Plum [Member]
Plum Organics [Member]
Plum Organics [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Inventory recall expense
Inventory Recall Expense
Inventory recall expense, after tax
Inventory Recall Expense After Tax
Reflects the amount charged against earnings after tax comprised of the costs to announce and effect a recall of defective merchandise.
Inventory recall expense, per diluted share
Inventory recall expense, per diluted share
Reflects the per diluted share amount charged against earnings after tax comprised of the costs to announce and effect a recall of defective merchandise.
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Earnings before interest and taxes
Operating Income (Loss)
Derivatives (Gain) Loss
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Time Lapse EPS, Strategic Performance And Special 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]
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units, Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table 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]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
DeferredCompensationObligationMember
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Total liabilities at fair value
Derivative Liability
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
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Cash-flow hedges, before tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives 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
Pension and other postretirement benefits, before tax, [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings before tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial loss included in net earnings before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
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]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Tax
Cash-flow 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), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Pension and other postretirement liability adjustments, tax effect [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial loss included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), after-tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Cash-flow hedges, after-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), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Pension and other postretirement liability adjustments, after-tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, after-tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Reclassification of net actuarial loss included in net earnings, after-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), 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
Business and Geographic Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
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]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Recognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Hedged Items
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
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]
Pension And Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Share Repurchases
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Inventory, Finished Goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventory, Net
Inventory, Net
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, after tax
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [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]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
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
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Product Recall [Text Block]
Product Recall [Text Block]
Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charge And Remaining Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Related to Expected Debt Issuance In 2015 [Member]
Derivative, Related to Expected Debt Issuance In One Year [Member]
Derivative, Related to Expected Debt Issuance In One Year [Member]
Derivative, Related to Expected Debt Issuance in 2018 [Member]
Derivative, Related to Expected Issuance in Three Years [Member]
Derivative, Related to Expected Debt Issuance in Three Years [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Derivative, Term of Contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
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
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
Schedule Of Segment Reporting
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Additional Product Information for Net Sales
Schedule of Product Information [Table Text Block]
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
Income Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [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, EPS Performance, Strategic Performance And Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
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
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
Granted, Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average remaining service period, years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Fair value of restricted units and shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
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
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Beginning of year, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Terminated, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
End of year, Options
Exercisable at end of period, Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Beginning of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Terminated, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
End of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Gain on sale of business, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Gain on sale of business, per diluted share
Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Nonvested at beginning of period, 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
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
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
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
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
Derivative instruments gain (loss) recognized in OCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
OCI derivative gain/(loss) at end of period
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by 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]
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
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
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax [Abstract]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit amortization included in net earnings, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, after-tax
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit amortization included in net earnings, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Stock-based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance at beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Cash Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Accrued Balance at end of period
Schedule Of Components Of Benefit Expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table 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
Inventories
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Plant assets, net of depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net of amortization
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
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
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
Earnings retained in the business
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Capital stock in treasury, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
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
Capital Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related Text
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
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]
June 2011 Program [Member]
June Two Zero One One Program [Member]
June Two Zero One One Program [Member]
Shares Repurchased To Offset The Impact Of Dilution [Member]
Shares Repurchased To Offset The Impact Of Dilution [Member]
Shares repurchased to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under the Company's stock compensation plans [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
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
Shares repurchased, value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Marketing and selling expenses
Selling and Marketing Expense
Administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Other expenses / (income)
Other General Expense
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges Continuing Operations
Restructuring Charges Continuing Operations
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Earnings before interest and taxes
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Earnings before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Taxes on earnings
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings from discontinued operations
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Per Share - Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Dividends
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Malaysia [Member]
MALAYSIA
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Controlling interest in a company
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage