Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Net sales	$ 7,890	$ 7,961	$ 8,082
Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold	4,831	5,181	5,300
Marketing and selling expenses	817	893	884
Administrative expenses	488	641	601
Research and development expenses	98	124	117
Other expenses / (income)	238	131	24
Restructuring charges	18	31	102
Total costs and expenses	6,490	7,001	7,028
Earnings before interest and taxes	1,400	960	1,054
Interest expense	112	115	108
Interest income	5	4	3
Earnings before taxes	1,293	849	949
Taxes on earnings	406	286	283
Net earnings	887	563	666
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 887	$ 563	$ 666
Per Share - Basic
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 2.91	$ 1.82	$ 2.13
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	305	309	312
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 2.89	$ 1.81	$ 2.13
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution	307	311	313