Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 335	$ 484
Accounts receivable, net	553	560
Inventories	714	767
Other current assets	169	152
Total current assets	1,771	1,963
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,127	2,103
Goodwill	2,013	2,133
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	496	527
Other assets	123	136
Total assets	6,530	6,862
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	786	657
Payable to suppliers and others	571	585
Accrued liabilities	598	619
Dividend payable	93	95
Accrued income taxes	22	33
Total current liabilities	2,070	1,989
Long-term debt	2,004	2,427
Deferred taxes	298	367
Other liabilities	1,260	983
Total liabilities	5,632	5,766
Commitments and contingencies
Campbell Soup Company shareowners' equity
Preferred stock; authorized 40 shares; none issued	0	0
Capital stock, $.0375 par value; authorized 560 shares; issued 542 shares	20	20
Additional paid-in capital	329	331
Earnings retained in the business	9,584	9,185
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(8,259)	(8,021)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(776)	(427)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareowners' equity	898	1,088
Noncontrolling interests	0	8
Total equity	898	1,096
Total liabilities and equity	$ 6,530	$ 6,862
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	40	40
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0375	$ 0.0375
Capital Stock, Shares Authorized	560	560
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	542	542