Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016		Aug. 02, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 296		$ 253
Accounts receivable, net	626		647
Inventories	940		995
Other current assets	46		198
Total current assets	1,908		2,093
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,407		2,347
Goodwill	2,263	[1]	2,344
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	1,152		1,205
Other assets ($34 and $0 attributable to variable interest entity)	107		88
Total assets	7,837		8,077
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	1,219		1,543
Payable to suppliers and others	610		544
Accrued liabilities	604		589
Dividend payable	100		101
Accrued income taxes	22		29
Total current liabilities	2,555		2,806
Long-term debt	2,314		2,539
Deferred taxes	396		505
Other liabilities	1,039		850
Total liabilities	6,304		6,700
Commitments and contingencies
Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity
Preferred stock; authorized 40 shares; none issued	0		0
Capital stock, $.0375 par value; authorized 560 shares; issued 323 shares	12		12
Additional paid-in capital	354		339
Earnings retained in the business	1,927		1,754
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(664)		(556)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(104)		(168)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity	1,525		1,381
Noncontrolling interests	8		(4)
Total equity	1,533		1,377
Total liabilities and equity	$ 7,837		$ 8,077
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		323
Variable Interest Entity
Current assets
Other assets ($34 and $0 attributable to variable interest entity)	$ 34		$ 0

[1] The total carrying value of goodwill as of July 31, 2016 is reflected net of $106 of accumulated impairment charges recorded in 2016.