Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 28, 2012	Jul. 29, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 361	$ 335
Accounts receivable, net	892	553
Inventories	963	714
Other current assets	185	169
Total current assets	2,401	1,771
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,409	2,127
Goodwill	2,721	2,013
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	1,081	496
Other assets	135	123
Total assets	8,747	6,530
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	1,507	786
Payable to suppliers and others	702	571
Accrued liabilities	680	598
Dividend payable	98	93
Accrued income taxes	105	22
Total current liabilities	3,092	2,070
Long-term debt	2,940	2,004
Deferred taxes	461	298
Other liabilities	1,157	1,260
Total liabilities	7,650	5,632
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	311	329
Earnings retained in the business	9,736	9,584
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(8,223)	(8,259)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(745)	(776)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareowners' equity	1,099	898
Noncontrolling interests	(2)	0
Total equity	1,097	898
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,747	$ 6,530
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