Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Jul. 29, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 453	$ 335
Accounts receivable, net	674	553
Inventories	888	714
Other current assets	162	169
Total current assets	2,177	1,771
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,356	2,127
Goodwill	2,711	2,013
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	1,075	496
Other assets	134	123
Total assets	8,453	6,530
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	1,309	786
Payable to suppliers and others	590	571
Accrued liabilities	676	598
Dividend payable	8	93
Accrued income taxes	21	22
Total current liabilities	2,604	2,070
Long-term debt	2,944	2,004
Deferred taxes	478	298
Other liabilities	1,114	1,260
Total liabilities	7,140	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 323 shares as of April 28,2013 and 542 as of July 29,2012	12	20
Additional paid-in capital	357	329
Earnings retained in the business	2,022	9,584
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(365)	(8,259)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(709)	(776)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareowners' equity	1,317	898
Noncontrolling interests	(4)	0
Total equity	1,313	898
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,453	$ 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	323	542