Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Reporting - Earnings Before Interest And Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions |
3 Months Ended |
9 Months Ended |
May. 01, 2016 |
May. 03, 2015 |
May. 01, 2016 |
May. 03, 2015 |
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Earnings before interest and taxes |
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$ 268
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$ 285
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$ 997
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$ 1,011
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| Recognized net actuarial gains / (losses) |
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(54)
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(26)
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(175)
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(26)
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| Other expenses / (income) |
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23
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(3)
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14
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(14)
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| Kelsen [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Other expenses / (income) |
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25
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(25)
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| Americas Simple Meals and Beverages [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Earnings before interest and taxes |
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225
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223
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878
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765
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| Global Biscuits and Snacks [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Earnings before interest and taxes |
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86
|
93
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341
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306
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| Campbell Fresh [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Earnings before interest and taxes |
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13
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18
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52
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40
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| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Earnings before interest and taxes |
[1] |
(54)
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(40)
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(242)
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(91)
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| Recognized net actuarial gains / (losses) |
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(54)
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(26)
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(175)
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(26)
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| Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost |
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(13)
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(9)
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(35)
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(9)
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| Restructuring Charges [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
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| Earnings before interest and taxes |
[2] |
$ (2)
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$ (9)
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$ (32)
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$ (9)
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