Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors

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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 460
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3)
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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 840
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Legal Fees	$ 22
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 74	$ 53	$ 45
Pepperidge Farm [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors	2,000
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$ 210
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors	2,400
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$ 187