Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Net sales	$ 2,203	$ 2,255
Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold	1,448	1,460
Marketing and selling expenses	226	243
Administrative expenses	156	131
Research and development expenses	32	28
Other expenses / (income)	5	4
Restructuring charges	21	0
Total costs and expenses	1,888	1,866
Earnings before interest and taxes	315	389
Interest expense	29	26
Interest income	1	1
Earnings before taxes	287	364
Taxes on earnings	93	116
Net earnings	194	248
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 194	$ 248
Per Share - Basic
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 0.63	$ 0.79
Dividends	$ 0.312	$ 0.312
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	310	314
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 0.62	$ 0.78
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution	312	316