Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment) (Details) - 2015 Initiatives [Member]
$ in Millions |
3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
|
Jan. 31, 2016
USD ($)
|
Jan. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
|
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost |
$ 19
|
$ 55
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date |
179
|
179
|
| Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member] |
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
|
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost |
6
|
16
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date |
70
|
70
|
| Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member] |
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
|
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost |
6
|
20
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date |
64
|
64
|
| Campbell Fresh [Member] |
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
|
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost |
0
|
0
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date |
1
|
1
|
| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] |
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
|
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost |
7
|
19
|
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date |
$ 44
|
$ 44
|