Campbell Soup (CPB) 10-K 26 Sep 19 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Sep. 18, 2019	Jan. 25, 2019
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	CAMPBELL SOUP CO
Entity Central Index Key	0000016732
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jul. 28, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		301,186,638
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 6,542,735,608
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false

Consolidated Statements of Earn

Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019		Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales		$ 8,107		$ 6,615	$ 5,837
Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold		5,414		4,241	3,395
Marketing and selling expenses		842		728	675
Administrative expenses		610		563	448
Research and development expenses		91		91	93
Other expenses / (income)		140		(73)	(216)
Restructuring charges		31		55	11
Total costs and expenses		7,128		5,605	4,406
Earnings before interest and taxes		979		1,010	1,431
Interest expense		356		183	115
Interest income		2		3	0
Earnings before taxes		625		830	1,316
Taxes on earnings		151		106	392
Earnings from continuing operations		474		724	924
Loss from discontinued operations		(263)		(463)	(37)
Net earnings		211		261	887
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		0		0	0
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company		$ 211		$ 261	$ 887
Per Share - Basic
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company		$ 1.57	[1]	$ 2.41	$ 3.03
Loss from discontinued operations		(0.87)		(1.54)	(0.12)
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company		$ 0.70		$ 0.87	$ 2.91
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		301		301	305
Per Share - Assuming Dilution
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company		$ 1.57		$ 2.40	$ 3.01
Loss from discontinued operations		(0.87)		(1.53)	(0.12)
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	[2]	$ 0.70		$ 0.86	$ 2.89
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution		302		302	307
[1]	The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding.
[2]	Sum of the individual amounts may not add due to rounding.

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 211	$ 261	$ 887
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, before tax	(68)	(69)	40
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, before tax	2	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during period, before Tax	(3)	23	19
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, before tax	0	3	11
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Prior service credit arising during the period, before tax	0	9	12
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, before tax	(28)	(27)	(25)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	(97)	(61)	57
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, tax (expense) benefit	1	(7)	(7)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit	0	(1)	(4)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit arising during the period, tax	0	(2)	(4)
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, tax (expense) benefit	7	7	9
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit	8	(3)	(6)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, after-tax	(68)	(69)	40
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments realized upon disposal of business, after-tax	(2)	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, after-tax	(2)	16	12
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net earnings, after-tax	0	2	7
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit arising during the period, net of tax	0	7	8
Reclassification of prior service credit included in net earnings, after-tax	(21)	(20)	(16)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax	(89)	(64)	51
Total comprehensive income (loss), after-tax	122	197	938
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	1	0
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 122	$ 196	$ 938

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31	$ 49
Accounts receivable, net	574	563
Inventories	863	887
Other current assets	71	71
Current assets of discontinued operations	428	726
Total current assets	1,967	2,296
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,455	2,466
Goodwill	4,017	3,864
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	3,415	3,664
Other assets ($76 as of 2019 and $77 as of 2018 attributable to variable interest entity)	127	189
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	1,167	2,050
Total assets	13,148	14,529
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	1,371	1,525
Payable to suppliers and others	814	705
Accrued liabilities	609	516
Dividends payable	107	107
Accrued income taxes	15	10
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	469	731
Total current liabilities	3,385	3,594
Long-term debt	7,103	7,991
Deferred taxes	924	960
Other liabilities	559	547
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	65	64
Total liabilities	12,036	13,156
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	372	349
Earnings retained in the business	1,993	2,224
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(1,076)	(1,103)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(198)	(118)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity	1,103	1,364
Noncontrolling interests	9	9
Total equity	1,112	1,373
Total liabilities and equity	$ 13,148	$ 14,529
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 ($76 as of 2019 and $77 as of 2018 attributable to variable interest entity)	$ 76	$ 77

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 211	$ 261	$ 887
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flow
Impairment Charges	393	748	212
Restructuring charges	31	62	18
Stock-based compensation	58	61	60
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment from acquisition	0	42	0
Pension and postretirement benefit expense (income)	103	(187)	(258)
Depreciation and amortization	446	394	318
Deferred income taxes	14	(133)	93
Losses on sales of discontinued operations businesses	32	0	0
Other, net	25	34	14
Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions and divestitures
Accounts receivable	(11)	56	28
Inventories	36	(84)	46
Prepaid assets	(1)	27	(27)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	125	78	(48)
Other	(64)	(54)	(55)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,398	1,305	1,288
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of plant assets	(384)	(407)	(338)
Purchases of route businesses	(29)	(9)	0
Sales of route businesses	31	10	0
Business acquired, net of cash acquired	(18)	(6,772)	0
Sales of discontinued operations businesses, net of cash divested	539	0	0
Other, net	14	(19)	(30)
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	153	(7,197)	(368)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings	5,839	10,222	8,247
Short-term repayments	(6,296)	(9,944)	(8,002)
Long-term borrowings	0	6,224	211
Long-term repayments	(702)	(63)	(490)
Dividends paid	(423)	(426)	(420)
Treasury stock purchases	0	(86)	(437)
Treasury stock issuances	0	0	2
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation	(8)	(23)	(22)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interest	0	(47)	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	(1)	(50)	0
Other, net	0	0	3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,591)	5,807	(908)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(7)	(8)	11
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(47)	(93)	23
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	49	37	66
Cash and cash equivalents discontinued operations - beginning of period	177	282	230
Cash and cash equivalents discontinued operations - end of period	148	177	282
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 31	$ 49	$ 37

Consolidated Statements of Equi

Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions		Total	Capital Stock Issued [Member]	Capital Stock In Treasury [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Earnings Retained In The Business [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]		Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Capital stock, shares at Jul. 31, 2016			323
Treasury Stock, Shares at Jul. 31, 2016				(15)
Balance, value at Jul. 31, 2016		$ 1,533	$ 12	$ (664)	$ 354	$ 1,927	$ (104)		$ 8
Net earnings (loss)		887				887			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)		51					51		0
Dividends		$ (429)				(429)
Dividends per share		$ 1.40
Treasury stock purchased, shares				(8)
Treasury stock purchased, value		$ (437)		$ (437)
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, shares				1
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, value		40		$ 35	5
Capital stock, shares at Jul. 30, 2017			323
Treasury Stock, Shares at Jul. 30, 2017				(22)
Balance, value at Jul. 30, 2017		1,645	$ 12	$ (1,066)	359	2,385	(53)		8
Noncontrolling interest acquired		47							47
Repurchases of noncontrolling interest		(47)							(47)
Net earnings (loss)		261				261			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(64)					(65)		1
Dividends		$ (422)				(422)
Dividends per share		$ 1.40
Treasury stock purchased, shares				(2)
Treasury stock purchased, value		$ (86)		$ (86)
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, shares				2
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, value		39		$ 49	(10)
Capital stock, shares at Jul. 29, 2018			323
Treasury Stock, Shares at Jul. 29, 2018				(22)
Balance, value at Jul. 29, 2018		1,373	$ 12	$ (1,103)	349	2,224	(118)		9
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]	[1]	(8)				(8)
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption | Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]	[1]	0				(9)	9	[2]
Net earnings (loss)		211				211			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(89)					(89)		0
Dividends		$ (425)				(425)
Dividends per share		$ 1.40
Treasury stock purchased, shares				0
Treasury stock purchased, value		$ 0		$ 0
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, shares				0
Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans, value		50		$ 27	23
Capital stock, shares at Jul. 28, 2019			323
Treasury Stock, Shares at Jul. 28, 2019				(22)
Balance, value at Jul. 28, 2019		$ 1,112	$ 12	$ (1,076)	$ 372	$ 1,993	$ (198)		$ 9
[1]	See Note 2 for additional detail.
[2]	Reflects the adoption of the FASB guidance on stranded tax effects. See Note 2 for additional information.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies In this Report, unless otherwise stated, the terms "we," "us," "our" and the "company" refer to Campbell Soup Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, branded food and beverage products. Basis of Presentation — The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and entities in which we maintain a controlling financial interest and a variable interest entity (VIE) for which we are the primary beneficiary. Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in prior-year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest July 31. There were 52 weeks in 2019, 2018, and 2017. There will be 53 weeks in 2020. Discontinued Operations — We present discontinued operations when there is a disposal of a component group or a group of components that in our judgment represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. We aggregate the results of operations for discontinued operations into a single line item in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. General corporate overhead is not allocated to discontinued operations. See Note 3 for additional information. Use of Estimates — Generally accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition — Our revenues primarily consist of the sale of food and beverage products through our own sales force and/or third-party brokers and distribution partners. Revenues are recognized when our performance obligation has been satisfied and control of the product passes to our customers, which typically occurs when products are delivered or accepted by customers in accordance with terms of agreements. We make shipments promptly after acceptance of orders. Shipping and handling costs incurred to deliver the product are recorded within Cost of products sold. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified as Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and require payment on a short-term basis. Revenues are recognized net of provisions for returns, discounts and certain sales promotion expenses, such as feature price discounts, in-store display incentives, cooperative advertising programs, new product introduction fees and coupon redemption costs. These forms of variable consideration are recognized upon sale. The recognition of costs for promotion programs involves the use of judgment related to performance and redemption estimates. Estimates are made based on historical experience and other factors, including expected volume. Historically, the difference between actual experience compared to estimated redemptions and performance has not been significant to the quarterly or annual financial statements. Differences between estimates and actual costs are recognized as a change in estimate in a subsequent period. Revenues are presented on a net basis for arrangements under which suppliers perform certain additional services. See Note 7 for additional information on disaggregation of revenue. In 2019, we adopted revised guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. See Note 2 for additional information. Cash and Cash Equivalents — All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents. Inventories — All inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost and are depreciated over estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Buildings and machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods not exceeding 45 years and 20 years, respectively. Assets are evaluated for impairment when conditions indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Such conditions include significant adverse changes in business climate or a plan of disposal. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but rather are tested at least annually for impairment, or when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a component of an operating segment. Goodwill is tested for impairment by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is an assessment of factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. We may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and perform a quantitative impairment test. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The discounted estimates of future cash flows include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average costs of capital, and future economic and market conditions. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds fair value, goodwill is considered impaired. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset to the carrying value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, weighted average costs of capital, and assumed royalty rates. If the carrying value exceeds fair value, an impairment charge will be recorded to reduce the asset to fair value. See Notes 3 and 6 for information on intangible assets and impairment charges. Derivative Financial Instruments — We use derivative financial instruments primarily for purposes of hedging exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, commodities and equity-linked employee benefit obligations. We enter into these derivative contracts for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures, and the contracts do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes and do not use leveraged instruments. Our derivative programs include strategies that qualify and strategies that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedging relationship, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged risk during the period that the hedge is designated. All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting, on the date the derivative contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (fair-value hedge), a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash-flow hedge), or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Some derivatives may also be considered natural hedging instruments (changes in fair value act as economic offsets to changes in fair value of the underlying hedged item) and are not designated for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of a fair-value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the underlying hedged asset or liability (including losses or gains on firm commitments), are recorded in current-period earnings. The effective portion of gains and losses on cash-flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows. If the hedge is no longer effective, all changes in the fair value of the derivative are included in earnings each period until the instrument matures. If a derivative is used as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, its changes in fair value, to the extent effective as a hedge, are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Any ineffective portion of designated hedges is recognized in current-period earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting are recognized in current-period earnings. Cash flows from derivative contracts are included in Net cash provided by operating activities. Advertising Production Costs — Advertising production costs are expensed in the period that the advertisement first takes place or when a decision is made not to use an advertisement. Research and Development Costs — The costs of research and development are expensed as incurred. Costs include expenditures for new product and manufacturing process innovation, and improvements to existing products and processes. Costs primarily consist of salaries, wages, consulting, and depreciation and maintenance of research facilities and equipment. Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future impact of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance that amends accounting for share-based payments, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted the guidance in 2017. We elected to continue to estimate forfeitures expected to occur. In addition, we elected to adopt retrospectively the amendment to present excess tax benefits on share-based compensation as an operating activity. We also adopted retrospectively the amendment to present cash payments to tax authorities in connection with shares withheld to meet statutory tax withholding requirements as a financing activity. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that changes the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost. Under the revised guidance, the service cost component of benefit cost is classified in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost (such as interest expense, return on assets, amortization of prior service credit, actuarial gains and losses, settlements and curtailments) are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component. The guidance also allows only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable (for example, as a cost of internally manufactured inventory). The guidance should be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of benefit cost in the income statement, and applied prospectively on and after the effective date for the capitalization of the service cost component. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt the guidance in the first quarter of 2018. The retrospective impact of presenting net periodic benefit cost in accordance with the new guidance on total operations as reported in 2017 was as follows: Increase / (decrease) in expense 2017 Cost of products sold $ 134 Marketing and selling expenses $ 38 Administrative expenses $ 62 Research and development expenses $ 13 Other expenses / (income) $ (247 ) In May 2014, the FASB issued revised guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The guidance is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and jurisdictions. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures. The guidance was originally effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. In July 2015, the FASB decided to delay the effective date of the new revenue guidance by one year to fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Entities were permitted to adopt the new revenue standard early, but not before the original effective date. The guidance permitted the use of either a full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method. As we evaluated our methods of estimating the amount and timing of various forms of variable consideration, we determined we would accelerate the expense recognition of certain trade and consumer promotion programs under the new guidance. We adopted the guidance in the first quarter of 2019 using the modified retrospective method and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $8 , net of tax, to decrease the opening balance of Earnings retained in the business, an increase of $10 to Accrued liabilities, an increase of $1 to Accounts payable, a decrease of $2 to Deferred taxes and an increase of $1 to Other assets. The impacts of the changes to our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 28, 2019, as a result of adoption are as follows: As Reported Balances Without Adoption Increase/(Decrease) Due to Adoption Accrued liabilities $ 609 $ 605 $ 4 Accrued income taxes 15 16 (1 ) Total current liabilities 3,385 3,382 3 Total liabilities 12,036 12,033 3 Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity Earnings retained in the business $ 1,993 $ 1,996 $ (3 ) Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity 1,103 1,106 (3 ) Total equity 1,112 1,115 (3 ) The impacts of the changes to our Consolidated Statement of Earnings for 2019 as a result of adoption are as follows: As Reported Balances Without Adoption Increase/(Decrease) Due to Adoption Net sales $ 8,107 $ 8,099 $ 8 Cost of products sold $ 5,414 $ 5,413 $ 1 Total costs and expenses $ 7,128 $ 7,127 $ 1 Earnings before interest and taxes $ 979 $ 972 $ 7 Earnings before taxes $ 625 $ 618 $ 7 Taxes on earnings 151 149 2 Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company $ 474 $ 469 $ 5 Per Share — Basic Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) $ 1.57 $ 1.56 $ .02 Per Share — Assuming Dilution Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company $ 1.57 $ 1.55 $ .02 _______________________________________ (1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding. The impact on discontinued operations was not material. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that amends the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The changes primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. Under the new guidance, equity investments in unconsolidated entities that are not accounted for under the equity method will generally be measured at fair value through earnings. When the fair value option has been elected for financial liabilities, changes in fair value due to instrument-specific credit risk will be recognized separately in other comprehensive income. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. In 2019, we adopted the guidance. The adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented but may be applied prospectively if retrospective application would be impracticable. In 2019, we adopted the guidance. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance on tax accounting for intra-entity asset transfers. Under previous guidance, the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers (intercompany sales) are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or otherwise recognized. The new guidance requires companies to account for the income tax effects on intercompany transfers of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted in the first interim period of a fiscal year. The modified retrospective approach is required upon adoption, with a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded in retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. In 2019, we adopted the guidance. The adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance that revises the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating when a set of transferred assets and activities is a business. The guidance requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. If this threshold is met, the set of transferred assets and activities is not a business. If it is not met, the entity then evaluates whether the set meets the requirement that a business include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. In 2019, we adopted the guidance. The adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award (as equity or liability) changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. The guidance is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We will apply the guidance in evaluating future changes to terms or conditions of share-based payment awards. In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance that provides entities an option to reclassify the stranded tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on items within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years. Entities are able to early adopt the guidance in any interim or annual period for which financial statements have not yet been issued and apply it either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 related to items in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized. We adopted the guidance in the first quarter of 2019, effective on July 30, 2018, and elected not to reclassify prior periods. The adoption resulted in a cumulative effect adjustment of $9 to decrease the opening balance of Earnings retained in the business and a corresponding net decrease to the components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). See Note 5 for additional information. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that amends accounting for leases. Under the new guidance, a lessee will recognize right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and liabilities for most leases but will recognize expenses similar to current lease accounting. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued an adoption approach that allows entities to apply the new guidance and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption without restating prior periods. We will adopt the new standard in 2020 using this transition method. We have compiled an inventory of our lease arrangements to determine the impact that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. We implemented a lease software solution in preparation of the accounting and reporting requirements. We elected to apply the package of practical expedients, which allows us to not reassess prior conclusions related to contracts containing leases, lease classification, and initial direct costs. We continue to finalize our implementation efforts and currently estimate that the adoption will result in recognition of approximately $245 to $260 for operating lease ROU assets and approximately $240 to $255 for operating lease liabilities, subject to the completion of our assessment. In addition, we expect to derecognize $20 of an asset and liability associated with a build-to-suit lease arrangement. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on consolidated net earnings or cash flows. In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance that amends hedge accounting. Under the new guidance, more hedging strategies will be eligible for hedge accounting and the application of hedge accounting is simplified. The new guidance amends presentation and disclosure requirements, and how effectiveness is assessed. In October 2018, the FASB issued guidance which permits an entity to designate the overnight index swap rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate Fed Funds as a benchmark interest rate in a hedge accounting relationship. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. We will adopt the new guidance in 2020, and do not expect a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance that changes the disclosure requirements related to defined benefit pension and postretirement plans. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The guidance is to be applied on a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our disclosures. In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance that eliminates, adds, and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. Certain disclosures in the guidance must be applied on a retrospective basis, while others must be applied on a prospective basis. We are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our disclosures. In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Entities have the option to apply the guidance prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	Discontinued Operations On August 30, 2018, we announced plans to pursue the divestiture of businesses within two operating segments: our international biscuits and snacks operating segment, which includes Arnott’s, Kelsen and our operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan; and the Campbell Fresh operating segment, which includes Bolthouse Farms, Garden Fresh Gourmet and the U.S. refrigerated soup business. We completed the sale of the Campbell Fresh operating segment in 2019. Within Campbell Fresh, on February 25, 2019, we sold our U.S. refrigerated soup business, and on April 25, 2019, we sold our Garden Fresh Gourmet business. Proceeds were approximately $55 , subject to customary purchase price adjustments. On June 16, 2019, we sold our Bolthouse Farms business. Proceeds were approximately $500 , subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Beginning in the third quarter of 2019, we have reflected the results of these businesses as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. Within our international biscuits and snacks operating segment, we signed a definitive agreement for the sale of our Kelsen business on July 12, 2019, and completed the sale on September 23, 2019, for approximately $300 , subject to customary purchase price adjustments. We also signed a definitive agreement on August 1, 2019, for the sale of our Arnott’s business and certain other international operations, including the simple meals and shelf-stable beverages businesses in Australia and Asia Pacific (the Arnott's and international operations), for $2,200 , subject to customary purchase price adjustments. We expect to complete the sale in the first half of 2020. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2019, we have reflected the results of operations of the Kelsen business and the Arnott’s and international operations (collectively referred to as Campbell International) as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. These businesses were historically included in the Global Biscuits and Snacks reportable segment. Results of discontinued operations were as follows: Campbell Fresh Campbell International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Net sales $ 756 $ 950 $ 947 $ 1,046 $ 1,120 $ 1,106 Impairment charges $ 360 $ 694 $ 212 $ 17 $ — $ — Earnings (loss) before taxes from operations $ (359 ) $ (721 ) $ (221 ) $ 120 $ 163 $ 198 Taxes on earnings (loss) from operations (78 ) (142 ) (34 ) 41 47 48 Loss on sales of businesses / costs associated with selling the businesses (32 ) — — (12 ) — — Tax expense (benefit) of loss on sales / costs associated with selling the businesses 19 — — (2 ) — — Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations $ (332 ) $ (579 ) $ (187 ) $ 69 $ 116 $ 150 In the second quarter of 2019, we performed interim impairment assessments on the intangible and tangible assets of the Campbell Fresh businesses. We revised our future outlook for earnings and cash flows for each of these businesses as the divestiture process progressed and we received initial indications of value. In Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients, we recorded impairment charges of $18 on the trademark, $40 on customer relationships, $15 on technology and $104 on plant assets. In Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings, we recorded impairment charges of $74 on the trademark, $22 on customer relationships, and $9 on plant assets. In Garden Fresh Gourmet, we recorded impairment charges of $23 on the trademark, $39 on customer relationships, and $2 on plant assets. In the first quarter of 2019, we recorded an impairment charge of $14 on the U.S refrigerated soup plant assets. In 2019, we incurred pre-tax expenses of $32 associated with the sale process of the Campbell Fresh businesses, including transaction costs. In addition, we recorded tax expense of $29 in 2019, as deferred tax assets were not realizable. In the fourth quarter of 2019, as part of our annual review of intangible assets, we recognized an impairment charge of $7 on a trademark and $10 on goodwill in Kelsen due to a lower long-term outlook for sales and the pending sale of the business. In 2019, we incurred pre-tax expenses of $12 associated with the sale process of Campbell International. We will provide certain transition services to support the divested businesses. The assets and liabilities of these businesses have been reflected as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019, and July 29, 2018. Campbell International Campbell Fresh Campbell International Total July 28, July 29, July 29, July 29, Cash and cash equivalents $ 148 $ 8 $ 169 $ 177 Accounts receivable, net 135 84 138 222 Inventories 135 161 151 312 Other current assets 10 3 12 15 Current assets $ 428 $ 256 $ 470 $ 726 Plant assets, net of depreciation $ 340 $ 413 $ 354 $ 767 Goodwill 661 — 716 716 Other intangible assets, net of amortization 135 381 151 532 Other assets 31 4 31 35 Total assets $ 1,595 $ 1,054 $ 1,722 $ 2,776 Short-term borrowings $ 232 $ — $ 371 $ 371 Payable to suppliers and others 109 79 109 188 Accrued liabilities 114 39 121 160 Accrued income taxes 14 — 12 12 Current liabilities $ 469 $ 118 $ 613 $ 731 Long-term debt $ 6 $ — $ 7 $ 7 Deferred taxes 32 (1 ) 36 35 Other liabilities 27 5 17 22 Total liabilities $ 534 $ 122 $ 673 $ 795 The depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures, sale proceeds and significant operating noncash items of Campbell Fresh and Campbell International were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Impairment charges $ 377 $ 694 $ 212 Depreciation and amortization 83 115 125 Losses on sales of discontinued operations businesses 32 — — Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Capital expenditures $ 59 $ 88 $ 99 Sales of discontinued operations businesses, net of cash divested 539 — —

Acquistions

Acquistions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions On March 26, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Snyder's-Lance) for $50.00 per share. Total consideration was $6,112 , which included the payoff of approximately $1,100 of Snyder's-Lance indebtedness. The acquisition was financed through a single draw 3-year senior unsecured term loan facility and the issuance of senior notes. See Note 13 for additional information. Snyder's-Lance is a snack food company that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells snack food products in North America and Europe. Its primary brands include Snyder’s of Hanover and Lance , as well as Kettle Brand , KETTLE, Cape Cod , Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps , Pop Secret, Emerald and Late July . The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of identifiable net assets was recorded as $3,006 of goodwill. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was primarily attributable to future growth opportunities, anticipated synergies, and intangible assets that did not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is included in the Snacks segment. On December 12, 2017, we completed the acquisition of Pacific Foods of Oregon, LLC (Pacific Foods). The purchase price was $688 . Pacific Foods produces broth, soups, non-dairy beverages and other simple meals. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of identifiable net assets was recorded as $202 of goodwill. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill was primarily attributable to future growth opportunities, anticipated synergies, and intangible assets that did not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is included in the Meals & Beverages segment. The table below presents the fair value that was allocated to acquired assets and assumed liabilities. In the first quarter of 2019, we made measurement period adjustments to reflect facts and circumstances in existence as of the date of the Snyder's-Lance acquisition. These adjustments included a $134 decrease to indefinite-lived trademarks, a $52 decrease to customer relationships, a $43 decrease to Deferred taxes and a $140 increase to Goodwill. Snyder's-Lance Pacific Foods Cash $ 21 $ 7 Accounts receivable 220 16 Inventories 219 48 Other current assets 32 1 Plant assets 696 78 Goodwill 3,006 202 Other intangible assets 2,761 366 Other assets 65 — Short-term debt (1 ) — Accounts payable (124 ) (24 ) Accrued liabilities (115 ) (6 ) Deferred income taxes (597 ) — Other liabilities (24 ) — Noncontrolling interest (47 ) — Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed $ 6,112 $ 688 The identifiable intangible assets of Snyder's-Lance consist of: Type Life in Years Value Trademarks Non-amortizable Indefinite $ 1,997 Customer relationships Amortizable 15 to 22 756 Other Amortizable 1.5 8 Total identifiable intangible assets $ 2,761 The identifiable intangible assets of Pacific Foods consist of $280 in non-amortizable trademarks, and $86 in customer relationships to be amortized over 20 years. In 2019, the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance contributed $2,192 to Net sales. The contribution to Earnings from continuing operations was a loss of $36 including expenses associated with restructuring charges and cost savings initiatives, as well as interest expense on the debt to finance the acquisition. In 2018, we recognized transaction costs and integration costs of $102 , associated with the Snyder's-Lance acquisition. Approximately $53 represented transactions costs, including bridge financing costs and outside advisory costs, and were recorded in Other expenses / (income). Integration costs included the following: • amortization of the acquisition date fair value adjustment to inventories of $42 that was recorded in Cost of products sold; • $13 of Restructuring charges; • $12 of Administrative expenses; and • $18 gain in Interest expense on treasury rate lock contracts used to hedge the planned financing of the acquisition. The acquisition of Snyder's-Lance contributed $772 to Net sales from March 26, 2018, through July 29, 2018. The contribution to Earnings from continuing operations was a loss of $84 from March 26, 2018, through July 29, 2018, including the effect of the transaction and integration costs, and interest expense on the debt to finance the acquisition. In 2019, the acquisition of Pacific Foods contributed $222 to Net sales. The contribution to Earnings from continuing operations was a loss of $12 . The acquisition of Pacific Foods contributed $123 to Net sales from December 12, 2017, through July 29, 2018. The contribution to Earnings from continuing operations was a loss of $13 from December 12, 2017, through July 29, 2018. The following unaudited summary information is presented on a consolidated pro forma basis as if the Snyder's-Lance and Pacific Foods acquisitions had occurred on August 1, 2016: 2018 2017 Net sales $ 8,152 $ 8,271 Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company $ 834 $ 810 Earnings from continuing operations per share attributable to Campbell Soup Company - basic $ 2.77 $ 2.66 Earnings from continuing operations per share attributable to Campbell Soup Company - assuming dilution $ 2.76 $ 2.64 The pro forma amounts include additional interest expense on the debt issued to finance the purchases, amortization and depreciation expense based on the estimated fair value and useful lives of intangible assets and plant assets, and related tax effects. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the combined results had the Snyder's-Lance and Pacific Foods acquisitions been completed on August 1, 2016, nor are they indicative of future combined results. The pro forma results for 2017 include pre-tax transaction costs of $53 , pre-tax amortization of the acquisition date fair value adjustment to inventories of $42 , and a pre-tax gain of $18 on treasury rate lock contracts. Therefore, the pro forma results for 2018 exclude these items, as they are reflected in 2017. With the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, we acquired an investment in Yellow Chips Holdings B.V. (Yellow Chips), and accounted for the investment under the equity method of accounting. On October 30, 2018, we purchased the remaining ownership interest in Yellow Chips, and began consolidating the business. The purchase price was $18 . The pro forma results for 2019 and 2018 were not material.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (1) Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges (2) Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments (3) Total Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at July 31, 2016 $ (124 ) $ (41 ) $ 61 $ (104 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 40 12 8 60 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 7 (16 ) (9 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 40 19 (8 ) 51 Balance at July 30, 2017 $ (84 ) $ (22 ) $ 53 $ (53 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (70 ) 16 7 (47 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 (20 ) (18 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (70 ) 18 (13 ) (65 ) Balance at July 29, 2018 $ (154 ) $ (4 ) $ 40 $ (118 ) Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (4) 2 (3 ) 10 9 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (68 ) (2 ) — (70 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (5) 2 — (21 ) (19 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (66 ) (2 ) (21 ) (89 ) Balance at July 28, 2019 $ (218 ) $ (9 ) $ 29 $ (198 ) _____________________________________ (1) Included a tax expense of $4 as of July 28, 2019 , and $6 as of July 29, 2018 , July 30, 2017 , and July 31, 2016 . (2) Included a tax benefit of $2 as of July 28, 2019 , $4 as of July 29, 2018 , $12 as of July 30, 2017 , and $23 as of July 31, 2016 . (3) Included a tax expense of $8 as of July 28, 2019 , $25 as of July 29, 2018 , $30 as of July 30, 2017 , and $35 as of July 31, 2016 . (4) Reflects the adoption of the FASB guidance on stranded tax effects. See Note 2 for additional information. (5) Reflects the reclassification from sale of businesses. See Note 3 for additional information. Amounts related to noncontrolling interests were not material. The amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following: Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components 2019 2018 2017 Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings (Gains) losses on cash flow hedges: Foreign exchange forward contracts $ (4 ) $ 5 $ 3 Cost of products sold Foreign exchange forward contracts — — 1 Other expenses / (income) Foreign exchange forward contracts 2 (4 ) 3 Loss from discontinued operations Forward starting interest rate swaps 2 2 4 Interest expense Total before tax — 3 11 Tax expense (benefit) — (1 ) (4 ) (Gain) loss, net of tax $ — $ 2 $ 7 Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments: Prior service credit $ (28 ) $ (27 ) $ (25 ) Other expenses / (income) Tax expense (benefit) 7 7 9 (Gain) loss, net of tax $ (21 ) $ (20 ) $ (16 )

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment: Meals & Beverages Total Net balance at July 30, 2017 $ 780 $ 31 $ 811 Acquisitions 202 2,866 3,068 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4 ) (11 ) (15 ) Net balance at July 29, 2018 $ 978 $ 2,886 $ 3,864 Changes in preliminary purchase price allocation — 140 140 Acquisition — 21 21 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) (7 ) (8 ) Net balance at July 28, 2019 $ 977 $ 3,040 $ 4,017 In March 2018, we acquired Snyder's-Lance for $6,112 . During the first quarter of 2019, we made changes in the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of the Snyder's-Lance acquisition which resulted in a change in goodwill of $140 in the Snacks segment. Goodwill related to the Snyder's-Lance acquisition was $3,006 . On October 30, 2018, we acquired the remaining ownership interest in Yellow Chips and began consolidating the business, which resulted in goodwill of $21 . In addition, we acquired Pacific Foods in December 2017 for $688 and goodwill related to the acquisition was $202 . See Note 4 for additional information. Intangible Assets The following table sets forth balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization and intangible assets not subject to amortization: 2019 2018 Intangible Assets Estimated Useful Lives Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets Customer relationships 10 to 22 $ 855 $ (70 ) $ 785 $ 917 $ (26 ) $ 891 Other 1.5 to 20 14 (13 ) 1 14 (5 ) 9 Total amortizable intangible assets $ 869 $ (83 ) $ 786 $ 931 $ (31 ) $ 900 Non-amortizable intangible assets Trademarks 2,629 2,764 Total net intangible assets $ 3,415 $ 3,664 Non-amortizable intangible assets consist of trademarks. As of July 28, 2019 , trademarks primarily included $1,996 associated with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, $280 associated with the acquisition of Pacific Foods and $292 related to Pace . Other amortizable intangible assets consist of recipes, non-compete agreements, trademarks, and patents. Amortization of intangible assets in Earnings from continuing operations was $48 for 2019 , $20 for 2018 and $1 for 2017 . Amortization expense for the next 5 years is estimated to be $45 in 2020, $44 in 2021 through 2024. Amortization of intangible assets in Loss from discontinued operations was $9 for 2019 , $14 for 2018 and $18 for 2017 . See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on discontinued operations. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we performed an assessment on the assets within the European chips business and recorded an impairment charge of $16 on customer relationships intangible assets. This business is included in the Snacks segment. In the fourth quarter of 2018, as part of our annual review of intangible assets, we recognized an impairment charge of $54 on the Plum trademark, which reduced the carrying value to $61 . In 2018, sales and operating performance were well below expectations due in part to competitive pressure and reduced margins. In the fourth quarter, as part of a strategic review initiated by a new leadership team and based on recent performance, we lowered our long-term outlook for future sales. This business is included in the Meals & Beverages segment. The impairment charges were recorded in Other expenses / (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We also recorded impairment charges on goodwill and intangible assets included in Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations. See Note 3 for additional information. The estimates of future cash flows used in determining the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets involve significant management judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance, economic conditions, market conditions and cost of capital. Inherent in estimating the future cash flows are uncertainties beyond our control, such as changes in capital markets. The actual cash flows could differ materially from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance and economic conditions.

Business And Geographic Segment

Business And Geographic Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business and Geographic Segment Information	Business and Geographic Segment Information Commencing in the third quarter of 2018 with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, we formed a new U.S. snacking unit, which combines Snyder's-Lance and Pepperidge Farm, and is an operating segment. Through the second quarter of 2019, we had four operating segments based primarily on product type, and three reportable segments. The operating segments were Meals & Beverages; U.S. snacking; international biscuits and snacks; and Campbell Fresh. The U.S. snacking operating segment was aggregated with the international biscuits and snacks operating segment to form the Global Biscuits and Snacks reportable segment. The operating segments were aggregated based on similar economic characteristics, products, production processes, types or classes of customers, distribution methods, and regulatory environment. On August 30, 2018, we announced plans to pursue the divestiture of our international biscuits and snacks operating segment, and the Campbell Fresh segment. As discussed in Note 3, we sold our businesses in Campbell Fresh during 2019. Beginning in the third quarter of 2019, we have reflected the results of these businesses as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. Prior periods have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation. The assets and liabilities of these businesses have been reflected in assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 29, 2018. A portion of the U.S. refrigerated soup business historically included in Campbell Fresh was retained, and is now reported in Meals & Beverages. Within our international biscuits and snacks operating segment, we signed a definitive agreement for the sale of our Kelsen business on July 12, 2019, and completed the sale on September 23, 2019. We also signed a definitive agreement on August 1, 2019 for the sale of the Arnott’s and international operations. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2019, we have reflected the results of operations of the Kelsen business and the Arnott’s and international operations, or Campbell International, as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. The assets and liabilities of these businesses have been reflected in assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019, and July 29, 2018. As of the fourth quarter of 2019, our reportable segments are as follows: • Meals & Beverages, which includes the retail and foodservice businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The segment includes the following products: Campbell’s condensed and ready-to-serve soups; Swanson broth and stocks; Pacific Foods broth, soups, non-dairy beverages and other simple meals; Prego pasta sauces; Pace Mexican sauces; Campbell’s gravies, pasta, beans and dinner sauces; Swanson canned poultry; Plum baby food and snacks; V8 juices and beverages; and Campbell’s tomato juice. The segment also includes the simple meals and shelf-stable beverages business in Latin America; and • Snacks, which consists of Pepperidge Farm cookies, crackers, fresh bakery and frozen products in U.S. retail, including Milano cookies and Goldfish crackers; and Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, Lance sandwich crackers, Cape Cod and Kettle Brand potato chips, Late July snacks, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Pop Secret popcorn, Emerald nuts, and other snacking products in the U.S. and Canada. The segment also includes our European chips business. In 2018, our simple meals and shelf-stable beverages business in Latin America was managed as part of the Global Biscuits and Snacks segment. In 2019, it was managed as part of the Meals & Beverages segment. Segment results have been adjusted retrospectively to reflect this change. In 2020, it is managed as part of the Snacks segment. We evaluate segment performance before interest, taxes and costs associated with restructuring activities and impairment charges. Unrealized gains and losses on commodity hedging activities are excluded from segment operating earnings and are recorded in Corporate as these open positions represent hedges of future purchases. Upon closing of the contracts, the realized gain or loss is transferred to segment operating earnings, which allows the segments to reflect the economic effects of the hedge without exposure to quarterly volatility of unrealized gains and losses. Only the service cost component of pension and postretirement expense is allocated to segments. All other components of expense, including interest cost, expected return on assets, amortization of prior service credits and recognized actuarial gains and losses are reflected in Corporate and not included in segment operating results. Asset information by segment is not discretely maintained for internal reporting or used in evaluating performance. Therefore, only geographic segment asset information is provided. Our largest customer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates, accounted for approximately 20% of consolidated net sales from continuing operations in 2019 , 22% in 2018 , and 24% in 2017 . The Kroger Co. and its affiliates accounted for approximately 9% of consolidated net sales from continuing operations in 2019 , and 10% in 2018 and 2017 . Both of our reportable segments sold products to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or its affiliates and The Kroger Co. or its affiliates. 2019 2018 2017 Net sales Meals & Beverages $ 4,322 $ 4,305 $ 4,340 Snacks 3,784 2,307 1,497 Corporate 1 3 — Total $ 8,107 $ 6,615 $ 5,837 2019 2018 2017 Earnings before interest and taxes Meals & Beverages $ 903 $ 988 $ 1,118 Snacks 514 383 310 Corporate (1) (407 ) (306 ) 14 Restructuring charges (2) (31 ) (55 ) (11 ) Total $ 979 $ 1,010 $ 1,431 2019 2018 2017 Depreciation and amortization Meals & Beverages $ 162 $ 158 $ 118 Snacks 184 102 56 Corporate (3) 17 19 19 Discontinued operations 83 115 125 Total $ 446 $ 394 $ 318 2019 2018 2017 Capital expenditures Meals & Beverages $ 156 $ 187 $ 117 Snacks 134 91 75 Corporate (3) 35 41 47 Discontinued operations 59 88 99 Total $ 384 $ 407 $ 338 _______________________________________ (1) Represents unallocated items. Pension and postretirement benefit settlement and mark-to-market adjustments are included in Corporate. There were settlement charges of $28 and losses of $122 in 2019 , gains of $131 and $156 in 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Costs related to the cost savings initiatives were $90 , $135 and $37 in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance were $107 in 2018. Intangible asset impairment charges were $16 in 2019 and $54 in 2018 . A charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim was included in 2018. (2) See Note 8 for additional information. (3) Represents primarily corporate offices. Our global net sales based on product categories are as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Net sales Soup $ 2,368 $ 2,355 $ 2,407 Snacks 3,918 2,438 1,619 Other simple meals 1,082 1,108 1,118 Beverages 738 711 693 Other 1 3 — Total $ 8,107 $ 6,615 $ 5,837 Soup includes various soup, broths and stock products. Snacks include cookies, pretzels, crackers, popcorn, nuts, potato chips, tortilla chips and other salty snacks and baked products. Other simple meals include sauces and Plum products. Geographic Area Information Information about continuing operations in different geographic areas is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Net sales United States $ 7,492 $ 6,068 $ 5,371 Other countries 615 547 466 Total $ 8,107 $ 6,615 $ 5,837 2019 2018 2017 Long-lived assets United States $ 2,400 $ 2,363 $ 1,547 Other countries 55 103 97 Total $ 2,455 $ 2,466 $ 1,644

Restructuring Charges and Cost

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives 2015 Initiatives and Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration In fiscal 2015, we implemented initiatives to reduce costs and to streamline our organizational structure. As part of these initiatives, we commenced a voluntary employee separation program available to certain U.S.-based salaried employees nearing retirement who met age, length-of-service and business unit/function criteria. In February 2017, we announced that we were expanding these initiatives by further optimizing our supply chain network, primarily in North America, continuing to evolve our operating model to drive efficiencies, and more fully integrating our recent acquisitions. In January 2018, as part of the expanded initiatives, we authorized additional pre-tax costs to improve the operational efficiency of our thermal supply chain network in North America by closing our manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and to optimize our information technology infrastructure by migrating certain applications to the latest cloud technology platform. In August 2018, we announced that we will continue to streamline our organization, expand our zero-based budgeting efforts and optimize our manufacturing network. On March 26, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. Prior to the acquisition, in April 2017, Snyder's-Lance launched a cost transformation program following a comprehensive review of its operations with the goal of significantly improving its financial performance. We expect to continue to implement this program and to achieve a majority of the program's targeted savings. In addition, we have identified opportunities for additional cost synergies as we integrate Snyder's-Lance. Cost estimates, as well as timing for certain activities, are continuing to be developed. A summary of the pre-tax charges recorded in Earnings from continuing operations related to both programs is as follows: 2019 2018 (1) 2017 Recognized as of July 28, 2019 (1) Restructuring charges $ 31 $ 55 $ 11 $ 229 Administrative expenses 62 99 33 263 Cost of products sold 18 45 4 67 Marketing and selling expenses 7 3 — 10 Research and development expenses 3 — — 3 Total pre-tax charges $ 121 $ 202 $ 48 $ 572 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $13 of Restructuring charges and $12 of Administrative expenses associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018. A summary of the pre-tax charges recorded in Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Recognized as of July 28, 2019 (1) Total pre-tax charges $ — $ 8 $ 10 $ 23 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $19 of severance pay and benefits and $4 of implementation costs and other related costs. As of April 28, 2019, we incurred substantially all of the costs for actions associated with discontinued operations. All of the costs were cash expenditures. A summary of the pre-tax costs in Earnings from continuing operations associated with both programs is as follows: Recognized as of Severance pay and benefits (1) $ 205 Asset impairment/accelerated depreciation 63 Implementation costs and other related costs (2) 304 Total $ 572 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $13 of charges associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018. (2) Includes $12 of charges associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018. The total estimated pre-tax costs for actions associated with continuing operations that have been identified under both programs are approximately $615 to $665 and we expect to incur substantially all of the costs through 2020. This estimate will be updated as costs for the expanded initiatives are developed. We expect the costs for actions associated with continuing operations that have been identified to date under both programs to consist of the following: approximately $205 to $210 in severance pay and benefits; approximately $65 in asset impairment and accelerated depreciation; and approximately $345 to $390 in implementation costs and other related costs. We expect these pre-tax costs to be associated with our segments as follows: Meals & Beverages - approximately 35% ; Snacks - approximately 40% ; and Corporate - approximately 25% . Of the aggregate $615 to $665 of pre-tax costs associated with continuing operations identified to date under both programs, we expect approximately $540 to $590 will be cash expenditures. In addition, we expect to invest approximately $395 in capital expenditures through 2021, of which we invested approximately $250 as of July 28, 2019 . The capital expenditures primarily relate to the U.S. warehouse optimization project, improvement of quality, safety and cost structure across the Snyder’s-Lance manufacturing network, implementation of an SAP enterprise-resource planning system for Snyder's-Lance, transition of production of the Toronto manufacturing facility to our U.S. thermal plants, optimization of information technology infrastructure and applications, insourcing of manufacturing for certain simple meal products, and optimization of the Snyder’s-Lance warehouse and distribution network. A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves associated with continuing operations at July 28, 2019 , is as follows: Severance Pay and Benefits Non-Cash Benefits (4) Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs (5) Asset Impairment/Accelerated Depreciation Other Non-Cash Exit Costs (6) Total Charges Accrued balance at July 30, 2017 (1) $ 19 2018 charges 49 2 115 33 3 $ 202 2018 cash payments (24 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) Accrued balance at July 29, 2018 (2) $ 43 2019 charges 31 — 72 18 — $ 121 2019 cash payments (36 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) Accrued balance at July 28, 2019 (3) $ 37 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. (2) Includes $24 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, $1 of which is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration. Of total accrued balance, $9 is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration. (3) Includes $8 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. (4) Represents pension special termination benefits. See Note 11 for additional information. (5) Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, Marketing and selling expenses, and Research and development expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. (6) Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Restructuring reserves included in Current liabilities of discontinued operations were $1 at July 28, 2019, $3 at July 29, 2018, and $7 at July 30, 2017, respectively. Segment operating results do not include restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs because we evaluate segment performance excluding such charges. A summary of the pre-tax costs in Earnings from continuing operations associated with segments is as follows: 2019 Costs Incurred to Date (1) Meals & Beverages $ 34 $ 212 Snacks 40 200 Corporate 47 160 Total $ 121 $ 572 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $25 of pre-tax costs associated with the Snacks segment recognized in 2018 related to the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings per Share (EPS) For the periods presented in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, the calculations of basic EPS and EPS assuming dilution vary in that the weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution include the incremental effect of stock options and other share-based payment awards, except when such effect would be antidilutive. The earnings per share calculation for 2019 and 2018 excludes approximately 2 million and 1 million stock options, respectively, that would have been antidilutive. The earnings per share calculation for 2017 excludes less than 1 million stock options that would have been antidilutive.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Income Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Disclosures [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest	Noncontrolling Interests We own a 60% controlling interest in a joint venture formed with Swire Pacific Limited to support our soup and broth business in China and a 70% controlling interest in a Malaysian food products manufacturing company. We also own a 99.8% interest in Acre Venture Partners, L.P. (Acre), a limited partnership formed to make venture capital investments in innovative new companies in food and food-related industries. See Note 15 for additional information. On March 26, 2018, we acquired Snyder's-Lance, including an 80% interest in one of its subsidiaries. In April 2018, we purchased the remaining 20% interest for $47 . The noncontrolling interests' share in the net earnings (loss) was included in Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The noncontrolling interests in these entities were included in Total equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Equity.

Pension And Postretirement Bene

Pension And Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension And Postretirement Benefits	Pension and Postretirement Benefits Pension Benefits — We sponsor a number of noncontributory defined benefit pension plans to provide retirement benefits to all eligible U.S. and non-U.S. employees. The benefits provided under these plans are based primarily on years of service and compensation levels. Benefits are paid from funds previously provided to trustees and insurance companies or are paid directly by us from general funds. In 1999, we implemented significant amendments to certain U.S. pension plans. Under a new formula, retirement benefits are determined based on percentages of annual pay and age. To minimize the impact of converting to the new formula, service and earnings credit continued to accrue through the year 2014 for certain active employees participating in the plans under the old formula prior to the amendments. Employees will receive the benefit from either the new or old formula, whichever is higher. Benefits become vested upon the completion of three years of service. Effective as of January 1, 2011, our U.S. pension plans were amended so that employees hired or rehired on or after that date and who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements will not be eligible to participate in the plans. Postretirement Benefits — We provide postretirement benefits, including health care and life insurance, to substantially all retired U.S. employees and their dependents. We established retiree medical account benefits for eligible U.S. retirees. The accounts were intended to provide reimbursement for eligible health care expenses on a tax-favored basis. Effective as of January 1, 2011, the retirement medical program was amended to eliminate the retiree medical account benefit for employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. To preserve the benefit for employees close to retirement age, the retiree medical account will be available to employees who were at least age 50 with at least 10 years of service as of December 31, 2010, and who satisfy the other eligibility requirements for the retiree medical program. In July 2016, the retirement medical program was amended and effective as of January 1, 2017, we no longer sponsor our own medical coverage for certain Medicare-eligible retirees. In July 2017, the retirement medical program was once again amended and beginning on January 1, 2018, we no longer sponsor our own medical coverage for certain Medicare-eligible retirees covered by one of our collective bargaining agreements. In July 2018, the retirement medical program was once again amended and beginning on January 1, 2019, we no longer sponsor our own medical coverage for certain Medicare-eligible retirees covered by our remaining collective bargaining agreement. Instead, in connection with these amendments, we offer these Medicare-eligible retirees access to health care coverage through a private exchange and offer a health reimbursement account to subsidize benefits for a select group of such retirees. We use the fiscal year end as the measurement date for the benefit plans. Components of net benefit expense (income) were as follows: Pension 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 21 $ 24 $ 26 Interest cost 82 74 86 Expected return on plan assets (143 ) (144 ) (144 ) Amortization of prior service cost 1 — — Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss 120 (104 ) (198 ) Special termination benefits — 2 — Curtailment gains — (2 ) — Settlement charge 28 — — Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ 109 $ (150 ) $ (230 ) The settlement charge of $28 resulted from the level of lump sum distributions associated with a U.S. pension plan. The special termination benefits of $2 related to the planned closure of the manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and were included in Restructuring charges. See Note 8 for additional information. Net periodic benefit expense (income) associated with discontinued operations was $13 in 2019, ($4) in 2018, and ($20) in 2017. The components of net periodic benefit expense (income) other than the service cost component are included in Other expenses / (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Beginning in 2018, under the revised FASB guidance adopted in the first quarter, only the service cost component of net periodic benefit expense (income) is eligible for capitalization. Beginning in 2018, we changed the method we use to estimate the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit expense (income). We elected to use a full yield curve approach to estimate service cost and interest cost by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligation of the relevant projected cash flows. Previously, we estimated service cost and interest cost using a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. We made this change to provide a more precise measurement of service cost and interest cost by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and the corresponding spot yield curve rates. This change will not affect the measurement of our benefit obligations. We accounted for this change prospectively in 2018 as a change in accounting estimate. As a result of this change, net periodic benefit income increased by approximately $17 in 2018, compared to what the net periodic benefit income would have been under the previous method. Postretirement 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 8 7 10 Amortization of prior service credit (29 ) (27 ) (25 ) Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss 14 (16 ) (14 ) Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ (6 ) $ (35 ) $ (28 ) The estimated prior service credit that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic postretirement expense during 2020 is $28 . The prior service credit is primarily related to the amendments in July 2016, July 2017, and July 2018. Change in benefit obligation: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Obligation at beginning of year $ 2,257 $ 2,450 $ 235 $ 276 Service cost 21 24 1 1 Interest cost 82 74 8 7 Actuarial loss (gain) 168 (110 ) 14 (16 ) Participant contributions — — — 1 Plan amendments — 2 — (11 ) Benefits paid (154 ) (165 ) (24 ) (26 ) Settlements (20 ) — — — Medicare subsidies — — 1 3 Other (1 ) (2 ) — — Special termination benefits — 2 — — Curtailment — (2 ) — — Foreign currency adjustment (8 ) (16 ) — — Benefit obligation at end of year $ 2,345 $ 2,257 $ 235 $ 235 Change in the fair value of pension plan assets: 2019 2018 Fair value at beginning of year $ 2,154 $ 2,183 Actual return on plan assets 162 137 Employer contributions 5 5 Benefits paid (141 ) (155 ) Settlements (20 ) — Foreign currency adjustment (7 ) (16 ) Fair value at end of year $ 2,153 $ 2,154 Net amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Other assets $ 21 $ 61 $ — $ — Accrued liabilities 14 14 25 29 Other liabilities 179 141 210 206 Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations 20 9 — — Net amounts recognized $ 192 $ 103 $ 235 $ 235 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Prior service (cost) credit $ (1 ) $ (2 ) $ 38 $ 67 The change in amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with postretirement benefits was due to amortization in 2019. The following table provides information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: 2019 2018 Projected benefit obligation $ 1,771 $ 249 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 1,749 $ 241 Fair value of plan assets $ 1,558 $ 85 The accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans was $2,317 at July 28, 2019 , and $2,227 at July 29, 2018 . Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at the end of the year: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Discount rate 3.46% 4.15% 3.28% 4.06% Rate of compensation increase 3.20% 3.21% 3.25% 3.25% Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended: Pension 2019 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.15% 3.74% 3.39% Expected return on plan assets 6.86% 6.84% 7.09% Rate of compensation increase 3.21% 3.24% 3.25% The discount rate is established as of our fiscal year-end measurement date. In establishing the discount rate, we review published market indices of high-quality debt securities, adjusted as appropriate for duration. In addition, independent actuaries apply high-quality bond yield curves to the expected benefit payments of the plans. The expected return on plan assets is a long-term assumption based upon historical experience and expected future performance, considering our current and projected investment mix. This estimate is based on an estimate of future inflation, long-term projected real returns for each asset class, and a premium for active management. The discount rate used to determine net periodic postretirement expense was 4.06% in 2019 , 3.45% in 2018 , and 3.20% in 2017 . Assumed health care cost trend rates at the end of the year: 2019 2018 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.25% 6.75% Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) 4.50% 4.50% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2023 2023 A one-percentage-point increase or decrease in assumed health care costs would not significantly impact 2019 reported service and interest cost nor the 2019 accumulated benefit obligation. Pension Plan Assets The fundamental goal underlying the investment policy is to ensure that the assets of the plans are invested in a prudent manner to meet the obligations of the plans as these obligations come due. The primary investment objectives include providing a total return which will promote the goal of benefit security by attaining an appropriate ratio of plan assets to plan obligations, to provide for real asset growth while also tracking plan obligations, to diversify investments across and within asset classes, to reduce the impact of losses in single investments, and to follow investment practices that comply with applicable laws and regulations. The primary policy objectives will be met by investing assets to achieve a reasonable tradeoff between return and risk relative to plan obligations. This includes investing a portion of the assets in funds selected in part to hedge the interest rate sensitivity to plan obligations. The portfolio includes investments in the following asset classes: fixed income, equity, real estate and alternatives. Fixed income will provide a moderate expected return and partially hedge the exposure to interest rate risk of the plans’ obligations. Equities are used for their high expected return. Additional asset classes are used to provide diversification. Asset allocation is monitored on an ongoing basis relative to the established asset class targets. The interaction between plan assets and benefit obligations is periodically studied to assist in the establishment of strategic asset allocation targets. The investment policy permits variances from the targets within certain parameters. Asset rebalancing occurs when the underlying asset class allocations move outside these parameters, at which time the asset allocation is rebalanced back to the policy target weight. Our year-end pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by category were: Strategic Target 2019 2018 Equity securities 39% 42% 42% Debt securities 50% 46% 46% Real estate and other 11% 12% 12% Total 100% 100% 100% Pension plan assets are categorized based on the following fair value hierarchy: • Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The following table presents our pension plan assets by asset category at July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Short-term investments $ 78 $ 32 $ 46 $ — $ 61 $ 29 $ 32 $ — Equities: U.S. 267 267 — — 284 284 — — Non-U.S. 217 217 — — 230 230 — — Corporate bonds: U.S. 635 — 635 — 597 — 597 — Non-U.S. 142 — 142 — 138 — 138 — Government and agency bonds: U.S. 73 — 73 — 70 — 70 — Non-U.S. 29 — 29 — 33 — 33 — Municipal bonds 64 — 64 — 61 — 61 — Mortgage and asset backed securities 36 — 36 — 15 — 15 — Real estate 9 5 — 4 10 4 — 6 Hedge funds 32 — 32 34 — — 34 Derivative assets 4 — 4 — 8 — 8 — Derivative liabilities (6 ) — (6 ) — (4 ) — (4 ) — Total assets at fair value $ 1,580 $ 521 $ 1,023 $ 36 $ 1,537 $ 547 $ 950 $ 40 Investments measured at net asset value: Short-term investments 23 21 Commingled funds: Equities 319 310 Fixed income 35 31 Blended 84 85 Real estate 107 89 Hedge funds 76 95 Total investments measured at net asset value: 644 631 Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets (71 ) (14 ) Total pension plan assets at fair value $ 2,153 $ 2,154 Short-term investments — Investments include cash and cash equivalents, and various short-term debt instruments and short-term investment funds. Institutional short-term investment vehicles valued daily are classified as Level 1 at cost which approximates market value. Short-term debt instruments are classified at Level 2 and are valued based on bid quotations and recent trade data for identical or similar obligations. Other investments valued based upon net asset value are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table. Equities — Common stocks and preferred stocks are classified as Level 1 and are valued using quoted market prices in active markets. Corporate bonds — These investments are valued based on quoted market prices, yield curves and pricing models using current market rates. Government and agency bonds — These investments are generally valued based on bid quotations and recent trade data for identical or similar obligations. Municipal bonds — These investments are valued based on quoted market prices, yield curves and pricing models using current market rates. Mortgage and asset backed securities — These investments are valued based on prices obtained from third party pricing sources. The prices from third party pricing sources may be based on bid quotes from dealers and recent trade data. Mortgage backed securities are traded in the over-the-counter market. Real estate — Real estate investments consist of real estate investment trusts, property funds and limited partnerships. Real estate investment trusts are classified as Level 1 and are valued based on quoted market prices. Property funds are classified as either Level 2 or Level 3 depending upon whether liquidity is limited or there are few observable market participant transactions. Property funds are valued based on third party appraisals. Limited partnerships are valued based upon valuations provided by the general partners of the funds. The values of limited partnerships are based upon an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating valuations that consider the evaluation of financing and sales transactions with third parties, expected cash flows, and market-based information, including comparable transactions and performance multiples among other factors. The investments are classified as Level 3 since the valuation is determined using unobservable inputs. Real estate investments valued at net asset value are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table. Hedge funds — Hedge fund investments include hedge funds valued based upon a net asset value derived from the fair value of underlying securities. Hedge fund investments that are subject to liquidity restrictions or that are based on unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3. Hedge fund investments may include long and short positions in equity and fixed income securities, derivative instruments such as futures and options, commodities and other types of securities. Hedge fund investments valued at net asset value are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table. Derivatives — Derivative financial instruments include forward currency contracts, futures contracts, options contracts, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps. Derivative financial instruments are classified as Level 2 and are valued based on observable market transactions or prices. Commingled funds — Investments in commingled funds are not traded in active markets. Blended commingled funds are invested in both equities and fixed income securities. Commingled funds are valued based on the net asset values of such funds and are included as a reconciling item to the fair value table. Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets included amounts due for securities sold, amounts payable for securities purchased, and other payables. The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : Real Estate Hedge Funds Total Fair value at July 29, 2018 $ 6 $ 34 $ 40 Actual return on plan assets 1 — 1 Purchases — — — Sales (3 ) (2 ) (5 ) Settlements — — — Transfers out of Level 3 — — — Fair value at July 28, 2019 $ 4 $ 32 $ 36 Real Estate Hedge Funds Total Fair value at July 30, 2017 $ 7 $ 38 $ 45 Actual return on plan assets 2 2 4 Purchases — — — Sales (3 ) (6 ) (9 ) Settlements — — — Transfers out of Level 3 — — — Fair value at July 29, 2018 $ 6 $ 34 $ 40 The following tables present additional information about the pension plan assets valued using net asset value as a practical expedient within the fair value hierarchy table: 2019 2018 Fair Value Fair Value Redemption Frequency Redemption Notice Period Range Short-term investments $ 23 $ 21 Daily 1 Day Commingled funds: Equities 319 310 Daily, Monthly 2 to 60 Days Fixed income 35 31 Daily 1 Day Blended 84 85 Primarily Daily 1 to 20 Days Real estate funds 107 89 Quarterly 45 to 90 Days Hedge funds 76 95 Monthly 5 to 30 Days Total $ 644 $ 631 There were no unfunded commitments in 2019 or 2018 . No contributions are expected to be made to U.S. pension plans in 2020. We do not expect contributions to non-U.S. pension plans to be material in 2020. Estimated future benefit payments are as follows: Pension Postretirement 2020 $ 172 $ 25 2021 $ 170 $ 23 2022 $ 164 $ 22 2023 $ 158 $ 21 2024 $ 153 $ 19 2025-2029 $ 728 $ 78 The estimated future benefit payments include payments from funded and unfunded plans. Defined Contribution Plans — All Snyder’s-Lance U.S. employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) Retirement Plan that provides participants with matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 4% of qualified wages and 50% of the next 1% of qualified wages. For substantially all U.S. employees except Snyder's-Lance employees, effective January 1, 2011, we provide a matching contribution of 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of compensation for employees who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2011, who will not be eligible to participate in the defined benefit plans and who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements receive a contribution equal to 3% of compensation regardless of their participation in the 401(k) Retirement Plan. Amounts charged to Costs and expenses of continuing operations were $52 in 2019 , $42 in 2018 and $31 in 2017 . Amounts charged to Costs and expenses of discontinued operations were $4 in 2019 , $3 in 2018 and $3 in 2017 .

Taxes on Earnings

Taxes on Earnings	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Taxes on Earnings	Taxes on Earnings The provision for income taxes on earnings from continuing operations consists of the following: 2019 2018 2017 Income taxes: Currently payable: Federal $ 104 $ 93 $ 241 State 19 26 39 Non-U.S. 5 11 2 128 130 282 Deferred: Federal 19 (26 ) 97 State 7 14 2 Non-U.S. (3 ) (12 ) 11 23 (24 ) 110 $ 151 $ 106 $ 392 2019 2018 2017 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes: United States $ 624 $ 832 $ 1,264 Non-U.S. 1 (2 ) 52 $ 625 $ 830 $ 1,316 The following is a reconciliation of the effective income tax rate on continuing operations to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate: 2019 2018 2017 Federal statutory income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit) 2.2 3.0 2.1 Tax effect of international items — (0.5 ) (0.4 ) Federal manufacturing deduction — (1.4 ) (2.2 ) Tax Reform - impact on U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities (1) — (21.7 ) — Tax Reform - transition tax (1) 0.3 6.4 — Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate (1) — 5.3 — Foreign exchange losses (2) — — (3.8 ) Divestiture impact on deferred taxes 1.2 — — Other (0.5 ) 0.7 (0.9 ) Effective income tax rate 24.2 % 12.8 % 29.8 % _______________________________________ (1) The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to corporate taxation. Changes under the Act included: • Reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. A blended rate applied for fiscal 2018 non-calendar year end companies for the fiscal periods that included the effective date of the rate change. The impact of this is shown as "Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate;" • Repealing the exception for deductibility of performance-based compensation to covered employees, which impacted us beginning in 2019, along with expanding the number of covered employees; • Transitioning to a territorial system for taxation on foreign earnings along with the imposition of a transition tax in 2018 on the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings; • Immediate expensing of machinery and equipment placed into service after September 27, 2017; • Eliminating the deduction for domestic manufacturing activities, which impacted us beginning in 2019; • Changes to the taxation of multinational companies, including a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, a new Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax, and a new U.S. corporate deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, all of which were effective for us beginning in 2019; and • Limiting the deductibility of interest expense to 30% of adjusted taxable income, which was effective for us beginning in 2019. As a result of the Act, we recognized a benefit of $179 in 2018 on the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities and expenses of $2 in 2019 and $53 in 2018 on the transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings. (2) The 2017 rate was favorably impacted by a $52 benefit primarily related to the sale of intercompany notes receivable to a financial institution, which resulted in the recognition of foreign exchange losses. Deferred tax liabilities and assets of continuing operations and discontinued operations are comprised of the following: 2019 2018 Depreciation $ 336 $ 342 Amortization 877 868 Other 16 35 Deferred tax liabilities 1,229 1,245 Benefits and compensation 157 144 Pension benefits 46 24 Tax loss carryforwards 43 65 Capital loss carryforwards 287 88 Outside basis difference 116 — Other 82 92 Gross deferred tax assets 731 413 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (427 ) (133 ) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 304 280 Net deferred tax liability $ 925 $ 965 At July 28, 2019 , our U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries had tax loss carryforwards of approximately $438 . Of these carryforwards, $48 may be carried forward indefinitely, and $390 expire between 2020 and 2037 , with the majority expiring after 2028. At July 28, 2019 , deferred tax asset valuation allowances have been established to offset $165 of these tax loss carryforwards. Additionally, as of July 28, 2019 , our U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries had capital loss carryforwards of approximately $1,096 , of which $1,060 were offset by valuation allowances. We may use a portion of our capital losses to offset the capital gain anticipated from the pending sale of the Arnott's and international operations, which could result in a U.S. valuation allowance release and recognition of a material income tax benefit in 2020. The sale of the Arnott's and international operations, which has not been finalized, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2020. After considering all available evidence, we concluded that we should maintain a valuation allowance as of July 28, 2019. The net change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in 2019 was an increase of $294 . The increase was primarily due to the sale of Bolthouse Farms and the pending sale of the Arnott's and international operations. The net change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in 2018 was an increase of $13 . The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance and the impact of currency. The net change in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in 2017 was an increase of $2 . The increase was primarily due to the impact of currency and the recognition of additional valuation allowances on tax loss carryforwards, partially offset by the expiration of tax losses. As of July 28, 2019 , other deferred tax assets included $13 of state tax credit carryforwards related to various states that expire between 2021 and 2031 . As of July 28, 2019 , deferred tax asset valuation allowances have been established to offset $13 of the state credit carryforwards. The decrease in state tax credit carryforwards was primarily due to the utilization of credits and the sale of Bolthouse Farms. As of July 29, 2018 , other deferred tax assets included $23 of state tax credit carryforwards related to various states that expire between 2021 and 2031 . As of July 29, 2018 , deferred tax asset valuation allowances have been established to offset $15 of the state credit carryforwards. As of July 28, 2019 , we had approximately $156 of undistributed earnings of subsidiaries, most of which were subject to U.S. tax under the transition tax on foreign earnings due under the Act. Consistent with prior years, these unremitted earnings and the investment in our foreign subsidiaries are deemed to be permanently reinvested and no additional tax has been provided. It is not practical to estimate the tax liability that might be incurred if such earnings were remitted to the U.S. A reconciliation of the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits follows: 2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 32 $ 64 $ 63 Increases related to prior-year tax positions 1 — 4 Decreases related to prior-year tax positions (1 ) (37 ) — Increases related to current-year tax positions 2 2 4 Settlements (9 ) (1 ) (7 ) Lapse of statute (1 ) — — Increase due to acquisitions — 4 — Balance at end of year $ 24 $ 32 $ 64 The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the annual effective tax rate was $17 as of July 28, 2019 , $23 as of July 29, 2018 , and $19 as of July 30, 2017 . The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits can change due to audit settlements, tax examination activities, statute expirations and the recognition and measurement criteria under accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Our accounting policy with respect to interest and penalties attributable to income taxes is to reflect any expense or benefit as a component of our income tax provision. The total amount of interest and penalties recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were earnings of $1 in 2019 , and expense of $1 in 2018 and $4 in 2017 . The total amount of interest and penalties recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other liabilities was $4 as of July 28, 2019 , and $5 as of July 29, 2018 . We do business internationally and, as a result, file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and non-U.S. jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as the U.S., Australia, Canada and Denmark. The 2019 tax year is currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, several state income tax examinations are in progress for the years 2006 to 2017. With limited exceptions, we have been audited for income tax purposes in Australia through 2014, in Denmark through 2015, and in Canada through 2014.

Short-term Borrowings and Long-

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt	Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt Short-term borrowings consist of the following: 2019 2018 Commercial paper $ 853 $ 1,140 Notes 500 300 Current portion of Canadian credit facility — 90 Capital leases 1 — Build-to-suit lease commitment 20 — Other (1) (3 ) (5 ) Total short-term borrowings $ 1,371 $ 1,525 _______________________________________ (1) Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs. As of July 28, 2019 , the weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper, which consisted of U.S. borrowings, was 2.97% . As of July 29, 2018 , the weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper, which consisted of U.S. borrowings, was 2.54% . As of July 28, 2019 , we had $1,371 of short-term borrowings of continuing operations due within one year, of which $853 was comprised of commercial paper borrowings. In addition, as of July 28, 2019 , we had short-term borrowings of $232 reflected in Current liabilities of discontinued operations. As of July 28, 2019 , we issued $46 of standby letters of credit. We have a committed revolving credit facility totaling $1,850 that matures in December 2021 . This U.S. facility remained unused at July 28, 2019 , except for $1 of standby letters of credit that we issued under it. The U.S. facility supports our commercial paper programs and other general corporate purposes. As of July 29, 2018 , we had short-term borrowings of $371 reflected in Current liabilities of discontinued operations. Long-term debt consists of the following: Type Fiscal Year of Maturity Rate 2019 2018 Canadian credit facility 2019 Variable $ — $ 90 Notes 2019 4.50% — 300 Notes 2020 Variable 500 500 Notes 2021 Variable 400 400 Senior Term Loan 2021 Variable 499 900 Notes 2021 3.30% 650 650 Notes 2021 4.25% 500 500 Debentures 2021 8.88% 200 200 Notes 2023 2.50% 450 450 Notes 2023 3.65% 1,200 1,200 Notes 2025 3.95% 850 850 Notes 2025 3.30% 300 300 Notes 2028 4.15% 1,000 1,000 Notes 2043 3.80% 400 400 Notes 2048 4.80% 700 700 Capital leases 3 — Other (1) (49 ) (59 ) Total $ 7,603 $ 8,381 Less current portion 500 390 Total long-term debt $ 7,103 $ 7,991 _______________________________________ (1) Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs. We issued $5,300 senior notes on March 16, 2018, and borrowed $900 under a single draw 3-year senior unsecured term loan facility on March 26, 2018 to finance the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. The interest rate on the $900 senior unsecured term loan facility resets in one, two, three, or six-month periods dependent upon our election. Interest on the senior unsecured term loan facility is due upon the earlier of an interest reset or quarterly. The senior unsecured term loan facility may be prepaid at par at any time. The senior unsecured term loan facility contains a financial covenant based on our maximum leverage ratio. Pursuant to this covenant, if our credit rating is less than BBB+ from Standard & Poor's and Baa1 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc and the amount borrowed under the facility is in excess of $500, we must maintain a leverage ratio below (i) for the last day of each quarter ending on or prior to April 30, 2020, 5.75:1.00, and (ii) thereafter, 5.25:1.00. Our leverage ratio is calculated based on the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA, each as defined in the credit agreement for the senior unsecured term loan facility. In addition, the senior unsecured term loan facility contains other customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of this type. During the fourth quarter of 2019, we prepaid $401 of the senior unsecured term loan facility. As a result of such prepayment, the maximum leverage ratio covenant in the senior unsecured term loan facility no longer applies. Interest on the 2-year floating rate senior notes is due quarterly on March 16, June 16, September 16, and December 16, commencing on June 16, 2018. Interest on the 3-year floating rate senior notes is due quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, commencing on June 15, 2018. Interest on the fixed rate senior notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, commencing on September 15, 2018. The fixed rate senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at our option at any time at the applicable redemption price. If change of control triggering events occur, we will be required to offer to purchase the senior notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date. Principal amounts of long-term debt of continuing operations mature as follows: $2,250 in 2021 ; $2 in 2022 ; $1,651 in 2023 ; $1 in 2024 ; and a total of $3,254 in periods thereafter. In addition, we have long-term debt of $6 and $7 in 2019 and 2018, respectively, reflected in Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments The principal market risks to which we are exposed are changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. In addition, we are exposed to equity price changes related to certain deferred compensation obligations. In order to manage these exposures, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivative contracts such as swaps, rate locks, options, forwards and commodity futures. We enter into these derivative contracts for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures, and the contracts do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes and do not use leveraged instruments. Our derivative programs include instruments that qualify and others that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Concentration of Credit Risk We are exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, we enter into contracts only with carefully selected, leading, credit-worthy financial institutions, and distribute contracts among several financial institutions to reduce the concentration of credit risk. We did not have credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative instruments as of July 28, 2019 , or July 29, 2018 . We are also exposed to credit risk from our customers. During 2019, our largest customer accounted for approximately 20% of consolidated net sales from continuing operations. Our five largest customers accounted for approximately 43% of our consolidated net sales from continuing operations in 2019. We closely monitor credit risk associated with counterparties and customers. Foreign Currency Exchange Risk We are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to our international operations, including non-functional currency intercompany debt and net investments in subsidiaries. We are also exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of certain subsidiaries. Principal currencies hedged include the Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and U.S. dollar. We utilize foreign exchange forward purchase and sale contracts, as well as cross-currency swaps, to hedge these exposures. The contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. We hedge portions of our forecasted foreign currency transaction exposure with foreign exchange forward contracts for periods typically up to 18 months. To hedge currency exposures related to intercompany debt, we enter into foreign exchange forward purchase and sale contracts, as well as cross-currency swap contracts, for periods consistent with the underlying debt. The notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for as cash-flow hedges was $146 at July 28, 2019 , and $104 at July 29, 2018 . Of these amounts, $80 at July 28, 2019 , and $92 at July 29, 2018 relate to discontinued operations. The effective portion of the changes in fair value on these instruments is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and is reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings on the same line item and the same period in which the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. The notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as accounting hedges was $177 and $140 at July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , respectively. Of these amounts, $3 at July 28, 2019 and July 29, 2018 , relate to discontinued operations. There were no cross-currency swap contracts outstanding as of July 28, 2019 , or July 29, 2018 . Interest Rate Risk We manage our exposure to changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt and by utilizing interest rate swaps in order to maintain our variable-to-total debt ratio within targeted guidelines. Receive fixed rate/pay variable rate interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair-value hedges. We manage our exposure to interest rate volatility on future debt issuances by entering into forward starting interest rate swaps or treasury rate lock contracts to lock in the rate on the interest payments related to the anticipated debt issuances. The contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. The effective portion of the changes in fair value on designated instruments is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into the Consolidated Statements of Earnings over the life of the debt. The change in fair value on undesignated instruments is recorded in interest expense. There were no forward starting interest rate swaps or treasury rate lock contracts outstanding as of July 28, 2019 , or July 29, 2018 . Commodity Price Risk We principally use a combination of purchase orders and various short- and long-term supply arrangements in connection with the purchase of raw materials, including certain commodities and agricultural products. We also enter into commodity futures, options and swap contracts to reduce the volatility of price fluctuations of soybean oil, wheat, diesel fuel, aluminum, natural gas, soybean meal, corn, cocoa, butter, and cheese, which impact the cost of raw materials. Commodity futures, options, and swap contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. We hedge a portion of commodity requirements for periods typically up to 18 months. There were no commodity contracts accounted for as cash-flow hedges as of July 28, 2019 , or July 29, 2018 . The notional amount of commodity contracts not designated as accounting hedges was $183 at July 28, 2019 , and $118 at July 29, 2018 . Of these amounts, $3 at July 28, 2019 , and $2 at July 29, 2018 , relate to discontinued operations. In 2017, we entered into a supply contract under which prices for certain raw materials are established based on anticipated volume requirements over a twelve-month period. Certain prices under the contract are based in part on certain component parts of the raw materials that are in excess of our needs or not required for our operations, thereby creating an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. We net settle amounts due under the contract with our counterparty. The notional value was approximately $27 as of July 28, 2019 , and $33 as of July 29, 2018 . The fair value was not material as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 . Unrealized gains (losses) and settlements are included in Cost of products sold in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Equity Price Risk We enter into swap contracts which hedge a portion of exposures relating to certain deferred compensation obligations linked to the total return of our capital stock, the total return of the Vanguard Institutional Index Institutional Plus Shares, and the total return of the Vanguard Total International Stock Index. Under these contracts, we pay variable interest rates and receive from the counterparty either: the total return on our capital stock; the total return of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, which is expected to approximate the total return of the Vanguard Institutional Index Institutional Plus Shares; or the total return of the iShares MSCI EAFE Index, which is expected to approximate the total return of the Vanguard Total International Stock Index. These contracts were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We enter into these contracts for periods typically not exceeding 12 months. The notional amounts of the contracts as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , were $31 and $41 , respectively. The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : Balance Sheet Classification 2019 2018 Asset Derivatives Derivatives designated as hedges: Foreign exchange forward contracts Current assets of discontinued operations $ — $ 1 Total derivatives designated as hedges $ — $ 1 Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodity derivative contracts Other current assets $ 3 $ 5 Deferred compensation derivative contracts Other current assets 1 1 Foreign exchange forward contracts Other current assets 1 3 Total derivatives not designated as hedges $ 5 $ 9 Total asset derivatives $ 5 $ 10 Balance Sheet Classification 2019 2018 Liability Derivatives Derivatives designated as hedges: Foreign exchange forward contracts Current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 2 $ 2 Total derivatives designated as hedges $ 2 $ 2 Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodity derivative contracts Accrued liabilities $ 6 $ 3 Foreign exchange forward contracts Accrued liabilities 2 — Commodity derivative contracts Other liabilities — 1 Total derivatives not designated as hedges $ 8 $ 4 Total liability derivatives $ 10 $ 6 We do not offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable netting agreements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , would be adjusted as detailed in the following table: 2019 2018 Derivative Instrument Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements Net Amount Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements Net Amount Total asset derivatives $ 5 $ (2 ) $ 3 $ 10 $ (3 ) $ 7 Total liability derivatives $ 10 $ (2 ) $ 8 $ 6 $ (3 ) $ 3 We are required to maintain cash margin accounts in connection with funding the settlement of open positions for exchange-traded commodity derivative instruments. At July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , a cash margin account balance of $7 and $2 , respectively, was included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following tables show the effect of our derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges for the years ended July 28, 2019 , July 29, 2018 , and July 30, 2017 in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: Total Cash-Flow Hedge OCI Activity Derivatives Designated as Cash-Flow Hedges 2019 2018 2017 OCI derivative gain (loss) at beginning of year $ (8 ) $ (34 ) $ (64 ) Effective portion of changes in fair value recognized in OCI: Foreign exchange forward contracts (3 ) 8 (4 ) Forward starting interest rate swaps — 15 23 Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to earnings: Location in Earnings Foreign exchange forward contracts Cost of products sold (4 ) 5 3 Foreign exchange forward contracts Other expenses / (income) — — 1 Foreign exchange forward contracts Loss from discontinued operations 2 (4 ) 3 Forward starting interest rate swaps Interest expense 2 2 4 OCI derivative gain (loss) at end of year $ (11 ) $ (8 ) $ (34 ) Based on current valuations, the amount expected to be reclassified from OCI into earnings within the next 12 months is a loss of $3 . The ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material. The following table shows the effects of our derivative instruments not designated as hedges in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Derivatives not Designated as Hedges Location of (Gain) Loss 2019 2018 2017 Foreign exchange forward contracts Cost of products sold $ — $ (1 ) $ 1 Foreign exchange forward contracts Other expenses / (income) — (1 ) 14 Foreign exchange forward contracts Loss from discontinued operations — — (1 ) Commodity derivative contracts Cost of products sold 6 (2 ) (11 ) Commodity derivative contracts Loss from discontinued operations (1 ) — — Deferred compensation derivative contracts Administrative expenses (2 ) (2 ) (3 ) Treasury rate lock contracts Interest expense — (18 ) — Total $ 3 $ (24 ) $ —

Variable Interest Entity

Variable Interest Entity	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]	Variable Interest Entity In February 2016, we agreed to make a capital commitment subject to certain qualifications of up to $125 to Acre, a limited partnership formed to make venture capital investments in innovative new companies in food and food-related industries. Acre is managed by its general partner, Acre Ventures GP, LLC, which is independent of us. We are the sole limited partner of Acre and own a 99.8% interest. Our share of earnings (loss) is calculated according to the terms of the partnership agreement. Acre is a VIE. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary. Therefore, we consolidate Acre and account for the third party ownership as a noncontrolling interest. Through July 28, 2019 , we funded $83 of the capital commitment. On August 29, 2018, we provided notice of termination of the investment period and have no obligation to make any further capital contributions to Acre for new investments, but are required to pay obligations made prior to the notice of termination, the management fee and permitted partnership expenses. Acre elected the fair value option to account for qualifying investments to more appropriately reflect the value of the investments in the financial statements. The investments were $76 and $77 as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , respectively, and are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair values of investments for which the fair value option was elected are included in Other expenses / (income) on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Current assets and liabilities of Acre were not material as of July 28, 2019 , or July 29, 2018 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy: • Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value and classify such items as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, we base fair value upon internally developed models that use current market-based or independently sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Included in the fair value of derivative instruments is an adjustment for credit and nonperformance risk. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , consistent with the fair value hierarchy: Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ — Commodity derivative contracts (2) 3 2 1 — 5 5 — — Deferred compensation derivative contracts (3) 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 — Deferred compensation investments (4) 4 4 — — 6 6 — — Fair value option investments (5) 76 — — 76 77 — — 77 Total assets at fair value $ 85 $ 6 $ 3 $ 76 $ 93 $ 11 $ 5 $ 77 Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ — $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ — Commodity derivative contracts (2) 6 3 3 — 4 3 1 — Deferred compensation obligation (4) 95 95 — — 108 108 — — Total liabilities at fair value $ 105 $ 98 $ 7 $ — $ 114 $ 111 $ 3 $ — ___________________________________ (1) Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates. (2) Based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace. (3) Based on LIBOR and equity index swap rates. (4) Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments. (5) Primarily represents investments in equity securities that are not readily marketable and are accounted for under the fair value option. The investments were funded by Acre. See Note 15 for additional information. Fair value is based on analyzing recent transactions and transactions of comparable companies, and the discounted cash flow method. In addition, allocation methods, including the option pricing method, are used in distributing fair value among various equity holders according to rights and preferences. The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : 2019 2018 Fair value at beginning of year $ 77 $ 49 Gains (losses) (1 ) 9 Purchases — 19 Fair value at end of year $ 76 $ 77 Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we are also required to measure certain items at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. We recognized impairment charges on goodwill, trademarks, other intangible assets and plant assets in connection with interim and annual assessments of assets in recent years. See also Notes 3 and 6 for additional information on the impairment charges. Fair value was determined based on unobservable Level 3 inputs. The fair value of plant assets was determined based on cash flows associated with the asset group that include significant management assumptions, including expected proceeds. The fair values of trademarks was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, weighted average costs of capital and assumed royalty rates. The fair value of goodwill was determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average costs of capital, and future economic and market conditions. The following table presents fair value measurements: Impairment Charges Fair Value Plant Assets Amortizable Intangibles Trademark Goodwill Plant Assets Amortizable Intangibles Trademark Goodwill Continuing Operations July 29, 2018 Plum $ 54 $ 61 Discontinued Operations January 27, 2019 Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients $ 104 $ 55 $ 18 $ 102 $ 25 $ 30 Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings $ 9 $ 22 $ 74 $ 100 $ 12 $ 76 Garden Fresh Gourmet $ 2 $ 39 $ 23 $ 25 $ — $ — October 28, 2018 Refrigerated soup $ 14 $ 38 April 29, 2018 Deli $ 11 $ 13 $ 81 $ 53 $ 23 $ — Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings $ 130 $ 384 $ 150 $ — January 28, 2018 Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients $ 75 $ — January 29, 2017 Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients $ 20 $ 127 $ 48 $ 75 Garden Fresh Gourmet $ 1 $ 64 $ 37 $ 52 In the fourth quarter of 2019, we recorded an impairment charge of $16 on customer relationships intangible assets within the European chips business. The carrying value was not material. In the fourth quarter of 2019, as part of our annual review of intangible assets, we recognized an impairment charge of $7 on a trademark and $10 on goodwill in Kelsen due to a lower long-term outlook for sales and the pending sale of the business. On July 12, 2019, we signed a definitive agreement for the sale of our Kelsen business. In the fourth quarter of 2017, we recognized $12 of charges, primarily asset impairment, on plant assets associated with the 2015 restructuring initiatives described in Note 8. The carrying value was reduced to estimated fair value based on expected proceeds. The carrying value was not material. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value. Cash equivalents of discontinued operations of $19 at July 28, 2019 , and $14 at July 29, 2018 , represent fair value as these highly liquid investments have an original maturity of three months or less. Fair value of cash equivalents is based on Level 2 inputs. The fair value of short- and long-term debt was $8,642 at July 28, 2019 , and $9,268 at July 29, 2018 . The carrying value was $8,474 at July 28, 2019 , and $9,516 at July 29, 2018 . The fair value of short- and long-term debt of discontinued operations was $238 at July 28, 2019 , and $378 at July 29, 2018 . The carrying value was $238 at July 28, 2019 , and $378 at July 29, 2018 . The fair value of long-term debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices or pricing models using current market rates.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchases	Shareholders' Equity We have authorized 560 million shares of Capital stock with $.0375 par value and 40 million shares of Preferred stock, issuable in one or more classes, with or without par as may be authorized by the Board of Directors. No Preferred stock has been issued. Share Repurchase Programs In March 2017, the Board authorized a share repurchase program to purchase up to $1,500 . The program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. In addition to this publicly announced program, we have a separate Board authorization to purchase shares to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under our stock compensation plans. We suspended our share repurchases as of the second quarter of 2018. Approximately $1,296 remained available under the March 2017 program as of July 28, 2019 . In 2018, we repurchased 2 million shares at a cost of $86 , and in 2017, we repurchased 8 million shares at a cost of $437 .

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	Stock-based Compensation In 2003, shareholders approved the 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of an aggregate of 31.2 million shares to satisfy awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, unrestricted stock, restricted stock/units (including performance restricted stock) and performance units. In 2005, shareholders approved the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of an additional 6 million shares to satisfy the same types of awards. In 2008, shareholders approved an amendment to the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares to 10.5 million and in 2010, shareholders approved another amendment to the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of authorized shares to 17.5 million . In 2015, shareholders approved the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorized the issuance of 13 million shares. Approximately 6 million of these shares were shares that were currently available under the 2005 plan and were incorporated into the 2015 Plan upon approval by shareholders. Awards under Long-Term Incentive Plans may be granted to employees and directors. Pursuant to the Long-Term Incentive Plan, we adopted a long-term incentive compensation program which provides for grants of total shareholder return (TSR) performance restricted stock/units, EPS performance restricted stock/units, strategic performance restricted stock/units, time-lapse restricted stock/units, special performance restricted stock/units, free cash flow (FCF) performance restricted stock/units and unrestricted stock. Under the program, awards of TSR performance restricted stock/units will be earned by comparing our total shareholder return during a three -year period to the respective total shareholder returns of companies in a performance peer group. Based upon our ranking in the performance peer group, a recipient of TSR performance restricted stock/units may earn a total award ranging from 0% to 200% of the initial grant. Awards of EPS performance restricted stock/units will be earned based upon our achievement of annual earnings per share goals. During the three -year vesting period, a recipient of EPS performance restricted stock/units may earn a total award of either 0% or 100% of the initial grant. Awards of the strategic performance restricted stock units were earned based upon the achievement of two key metrics, net sales and EPS growth, compared to strategic plan objectives during a three -year period. A recipient of strategic performance restricted stock units earned a total award ranging from 0% to 200% of the initial grant. Awards of FCF performance restricted stock units will be earned based upon the achievement of free cash flow (defined as Net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures and certain investing and financing activities) compared to annual operating plan objectives over a three -year period. An annual objective will be established each fiscal year for three consecutive years. Performance against these objectives will be averaged at the end of the three-year period to determine the number of underlying units that will vest at the end of the three years. A recipient of FCF performance restricted stock units may earn a total award ranging from 0% to 200% of the initial grant. Awards of time-lapse restricted stock/units will vest ratably over the three -year period. In addition, we may issue special grants of restricted stock/units to attract and retain executives which vest over various periods. Awards are generally granted annually in October. Annual stock option grants were granted in 2019, 2018, and 2017. Stock options are granted on a selective basis under the Long-Term Incentive Plans. The term of a stock option granted under these plans may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Options granted in 2019, 2018, and 2017, under these plans vest ratably over a three -year period. In 2019, we also granted options under these plans that vest at the end of a three-year period. The option price may not be less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of the grant. In 2019, we issued stock options, time-lapse restricted stock units, unrestricted stock, TSR performance restricted stock units and FCF performance restricted stock units. We did not issue EPS performance restricted stock units, strategic performance restricted stock units or special performance restricted units in 2019. In determining stock-based compensation expense, we estimate forfeitures expected to occur. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits recognized in Earnings from continuing operations were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense $ 50 $ 55 $ 53 Tax-related benefits $ 8 $ 9 $ 20 Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits recognized in Loss from discontinued operations were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense $ 8 $ 6 $ 7 Tax-related benefits $ 2 $ 2 $ 2 The following table summarizes stock option activity as of July 28, 2019 : Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Options in thousands) (In years) Exercisable at July 29, 2018 1,537 $ 50.36 Granted 596 $ 35.74 Exercised — $ — Terminated (74 ) $ 49.05 Outstanding at July 28, 2019 2,059 $ 46.17 7.3 $ 3 Exercisable at July 28, 2019 1,035 $ 50.88 5.9 $ — No options were exercised during 2018. During 2017, the total intrinsic value of options exercised was not material. We measure the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expected term of options granted was based on the weighted average time of vesting and the end of the contractual term. We utilized this simplified method as we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term. The weighted-average assumptions and grant-date fair values for grants in 2019, 2018, and 2017 were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 2.79% 2.06% 1.28% Expected dividend yield 3.84% 2.95% 2.26% Expected volatility 25.28% 19.60% 18.64% Expected term 6.1 years 6 years 6 years Grant-date fair value $6.27 $6.67 $7.51 We expense stock options on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, except for awards issued to retirement eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. As of July 28, 2019 , total remaining unearned compensation related to nonvested stock options was $2 , which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 2.3 years . The following table summarizes time-lapse restricted stock units, EPS performance restricted stock units and FCF performance restricted stock units as of July 28, 2019 : Units Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (Restricted stock units in thousands) Nonvested at July 29, 2018 1,652 $ 47.01 Granted 1,340 $ 36.51 Vested (711 ) $ 47.83 Forfeited (321 ) $ 40.67 Nonvested at July 28, 2019 1,960 $ 40.57 We determine the fair value of time-lapse restricted stock units, EPS performance restricted stock units, strategic performance restricted stock units, special performance restricted stock units and FCF performance restricted stock units based on the quoted price of our stock at the date of grant. We expense time-lapse restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, except for awards issued to retirement-eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. We expense EPS performance restricted stock units on a graded-vesting basis, except for awards issued to retirement-eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. There were 66 thousand EPS performance target grants outstanding at July 28, 2019 , with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $49.10 . We will expense FCF performance restricted stock units over the requisite service period of each objective. In 2019, we issued approximately 388 thousand FCF performance restricted stock units and of those, granted 129 thousand , which are included in the table above. There were 113 thousand FCF performance target grants outstanding at July 28, 2019 , with a grant date fair value of $37.62 . The actual number of EPS performance restricted stock units, strategic performance restricted stock units, and FCF performance restricted stock units that vest will depend on actual performance achieved. We estimate expense based on the number of awards expected to vest. In the first quarter of 2017, recipients of strategic performance restricted stock units earned 35% of the initial grants based on actual performance achieved during a three-year period ended July 31, 2016. There were no strategic performance restricted stock units outstanding at July 28, 2019 or July 29, 2018. In 2015, we issued special performance restricted stock units for which vesting was contingent upon meeting various financial goals and performance milestones to support innovation and growth initiatives. These awards vested in the first quarter of 2017. Recipients of special performance restricted stock units earned 0% of the initial grants based upon financial goals and 100% of the initial grants based upon performance milestones to support innovation and growth initiatives. As of July 28, 2019 , total remaining unearned compensation related to nonvested time-lapse restricted stock units, EPS performance restricted stock units and FCF performance restricted units was $35 , which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.7 years . The fair value of restricted stock units vested during 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $26 , $30 and $55 , respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units granted during 2018 and 2017 was $44.18 and $54.79 , respectively. The following table summarizes TSR performance restricted stock units as of July 28, 2019 : Units Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (Restricted stock units in thousands) Nonvested at July 29, 2018 1,664 $ 46.66 Granted 388 $ 31.29 Vested — $ — Forfeited (744 ) $ 55.07 Nonvested at July 28, 2019 1,308 $ 37.33 We estimated the fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation. Weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 2.80% 1.58% 0.85% Expected dividend yield 3.79% 2.95% 2.26% Expected volatility 24.50% 19.07% 17.78% Expected term 3 years 3 years 3 years We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period. As of July 28, 2019 , total remaining unearned compensation related to TSR performance restricted stock units was $14 , which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.6 years. In the first quarter of 2019, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 0% of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 27, 2018. In the first quarter of 2018, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 125% of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 28, 2017. As a result, approximately 160 thousand additional shares were awarded. In the first quarter of 2017, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 75% of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 29, 2016. The fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units vested during 2018 and 2017 was $38 and $14 , respectively. The grant-date fair value of the TSR performance restricted stock units granted during 2018 and 2017 was $39.39 and $39.53 , respectively. In the first quarter of 2020, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units will receive a 0% payout based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 26, 2019. The excess tax deficiencies of $6 in 2019 and $3 in 2018, and the excess tax benefits of $6 in 2017, on the exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock were presented as cash flows from operating activities. Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $2 for 2017, and are reflected in cash flows from financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Regulatory and Litigation Matters We are involved in various pending or threatened legal or regulatory proceedings, including purported class actions, arising from the conduct of business both in the ordinary course and otherwise. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction of the trial court. In addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for similar matters. This variability in pleadings, together with our actual experiences in litigating or resolving through settlement numerous claims over an extended period of time, demonstrates to us that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value. Due to the unpredictable nature of litigation, the outcome of a litigation matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time is normally difficult to ascertain. Uncertainties can include how fact finders will evaluate documentary evidence and the credibility and effectiveness of witness testimony, and how trial and appellate courts will apply the law in the context of the pleadings or evidence presented, whether by motion practice, or at trial or on appeal. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will themselves view the relevant evidence and applicable law. On January 7, 2019, three purported shareholder class action lawsuits pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey were consolidated under the caption, In re Campbell Soup Company Securities Litigation , Civ. No. 1:18-cv-14385-NLH-JS (the Action). Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System was appointed lead plaintiff in the Action and, on March 1, 2019, filed an amended consolidated complaint. The company, Denise Morrison (the company's former President and Chief Executive Officer), and Anthony DiSilvestro (the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) are defendants in the Action. The consolidated complaint alleges that, in public statements between July 19, 2017 and May 17, 2018, the defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or omitted material information about the company's business, operations, customer relationships, and prospects, specifically with regard to the Campbell Fresh segment. The consolidated complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages and other relief. On April 30, 2019, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint. We are vigorously defending against the Action. We establish liabilities for litigation and regulatory loss contingencies when information related to the loss contingencies shows both that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. It is possible that some matters could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures or establish accruals in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated as of July 28, 2019 . While the potential future charges could be material in a particular quarter or annual period, based on information currently known by us, we do not believe any such charges are likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition. In the third quarter of 2018, we recorded expense of $22 from a settlement of a claim. Operating Leases We have certain operating lease commitments, primarily related to warehouse and office facilities, and certain equipment. Rent expense under operating lease commitments was $102 in 2019, $74 in 2018 and $53 in 2017. These amounts included $17 in 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, related to discontinued operations. Future minimum annual rental payments under these operating leases as of July 28, 2019 , are as follows: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter $68 $54 $40 $29 $21 $88 The future minimum annual rental payments included $7 in 2020, $6 in 2021, $4 in 2022, $3 in 2023, $1 in 2024, and none thereafter related to discontinued operations. Other Contingencies We guarantee approximately 2,000 bank loans made to Pepperidge Farm independent contractor distributors by third-party financial institutions for the purchase of distribution routes. The maximum potential amount of future payments under existing guarantees we could be required to make is $220 . We guarantee approximately 2,400 bank loans made to Snyder'-Lance independent contract distributors by third-party financial institutions for the purchase of distribution routes. The outstanding aggregate balance on these loans was $194 as of July 28, 2019 . Our guarantees are indirectly secured by the distribution routes. We do not expect that we will be required to make material guarantee payments as a result of defaults on the bank loans guaranteed. The amounts recognized as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , were not material. We have provided certain standard indemnifications in connection with divestitures, contracts and other transactions. Certain indemnifications have finite expiration dates. Liabilities recognized based on known exposures related to such matters were not material at July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 .

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Data	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Information Data	Supplemental Financial Statement Data Balance Sheets 2019 2018 Accounts receivable Customer accounts receivable $ 538 $ 528 Allowances (13 ) (18 ) Subtotal $ 525 $ 510 Other 49 53 $ 574 $ 563 Inventories Raw materials, containers and supplies $ 271 $ 312 Finished products 592 575 $ 863 $ 887 Plant assets Land $ 83 $ 82 Buildings 1,474 1,439 Machinery and equipment 3,473 3,554 Projects in progress 185 164 Total cost $ 5,215 $ 5,239 Accumulated depreciation (1) (2,760 ) (2,773 ) $ 2,455 $ 2,466 Other assets Investments $ 77 $ 92 Deferred taxes 2 2 Pensions 21 61 Other 27 34 $ 127 $ 189 2019 2018 Accrued liabilities Accrued compensation and benefits $ 234 $ 162 Fair value of derivatives 8 3 Accrued trade and consumer promotion programs 135 130 Accrued interest 97 102 Restructuring 29 19 Other 106 100 $ 609 $ 516 Other liabilities Pension benefits $ 179 $ 141 Deferred compensation 79 90 Postretirement benefits 210 206 Transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings — 7 Unrecognized tax benefits 19 22 Restructuring 8 24 Other 64 57 $ 559 $ 547 ____________________________________ (1) Depreciation expense was $389 in 2019 , $360 in 2018 and $299 in 2017 . Depreciation expense of continuing operations was $315 in 2019 , $259 in 2018 and $192 in 2017 . Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 7 to 45 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods generally ranging from 2 to 20 years. Statements of Earnings 2019 2018 2017 Other expenses / (income) Amortization of intangible assets $ 48 $ 20 $ 1 Impairment of intangible assets (1) 16 54 — Net periodic benefit expense (income) other than the service cost 71 (225 ) (224 ) Investment losses 1 10 9 Transaction costs (2) — 53 — Legal settlements — 22 — Other 4 (7 ) (2 ) $ 140 $ (73 ) $ (216 ) Advertising and consumer promotion expense (3) $ 347 $ 327 $ 327 Interest expense Interest expense $ 359 $ 186 $ 117 Less: Interest capitalized 3 3 2 $ 356 $ 183 $ 115 ____________________________________ (1) See Note 6 for additional information. (2) In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 4 for additional information. (3) Included in Marketing and selling expenses. Statements of Cash Flows 2019 2018 2017 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Other Benefit related payments $ (60 ) $ (59 ) $ (58 ) Other (4 ) 5 3 $ (64 ) $ (54 ) $ (55 ) Other Cash Flow Information Interest paid $ 367 $ 152 $ 110 Interest received $ 3 $ 4 $ 5 Income taxes paid $ 117 $ 128 $ 320 Non-cash Activity Build-to-suit lease commitment $ 20 $ — $ —

Quarterly Data

Quarterly Data	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Data	Quarterly Data (unaudited) 2019 First Second Third Fourth Net sales $ 2,202 $ 2,172 $ 1,953 $ 1,780 Gross profit 726 706 655 606 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company 180 176 123 (5 ) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations 14 (235 ) (39 ) (3 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company 194 (59 ) 84 (8 ) Per share - basic Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .60 .58 .41 (.02 ) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations .05 (.78 ) (.13 ) (.01 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .64 (.20 ) .28 (.03 ) Dividends .35 .35 .35 .35 Earnings per share - assuming dilution From continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .60 .58 .41 (.02 ) From discontinued operations .05 (.78 ) (.13 ) (.01 ) Net attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .64 (.20 ) .28 (.03 ) _______________________________________ (1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding. 2019 First Second Third Fourth In 2019, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs $ 34 $ 18 $ 16 $ 24 Impairment charges — — — 13 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — 93 Pension settlement — — 22 — Tax reform — 2 — — Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs .11 .06 .05 .08 Impairment charges — — — .04 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — .31 Pension settlement — — .07 — Tax reform — .01 — — In 2019, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs $ 1 $ — $ (1 ) $ — Impairment charges 11 264 — 12 Costs associated with divestitures — 8 48 4 Pension benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — 9 Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs — — — — Impairment charges .04 .87 — .04 Costs associated with divestitures — .03 .16 .01 Pension benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — .03 2018 First Second Third Fourth Net sales $ 1,638 $ 1,614 $ 1,618 $ 1,745 Gross profit 656 637 533 548 Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company 227 314 57 126 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations 48 (29 ) (450 ) (32 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company 275 285 (393 ) 94 Per share - basic Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .75 1.04 .19 .42 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations .16 (.10 ) (1.50 ) (.11 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .91 .95 (1.31 ) .31 Dividends .35 .35 .35 .35 Per share - assuming dilution Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .75 1.04 .19 .42 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations .16 (.10 ) (1.50 ) (.11 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .91 .95 (1.31 ) .31 _______________________________________ (1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding. 2018 First Second Third Fourth In 2018, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs $ 12 $ 45 $ 41 $ 34 Impairment charges — — — 41 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments (9 ) — — (90 ) Transaction and integration costs — 19 46 8 Claim settlement — — 15 — Tax reform — (124 ) — (6 ) Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs .04 .15 .14 .11 Impairment charges — — — .14 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments (.03 ) — — (.30 ) Transaction and integration costs — .06 .15 .03 Claim settlement — — .05 — Tax reform — (.41 ) — (.02 ) In 2018, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs — 1 4 (1 ) Impairment charges — 74 497 — Pension benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments — — — (3 ) Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs — — .01 — Impairment charges — .25 1.65 — Pension benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments — — — (.01 )

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Event On September 18, 2019, we signed a definitive agreement for the sale of our European chips business for £66 , or approximately $80 . The sale is subject to customary closing conditions including receiving the relevant regulatory approvals. We expect to complete the sale in the first quarter of 2020. In connection with the sale, we expect to incur additional charges in the first quarter of 2020 as the carrying value of the disposal group will include allocated goodwill, as well as foreign currency translation adjustments.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the Fiscal Years ended July 28, 2019, July 29, 2018, and July 30, 2017 (Millions) This schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements. These amounts exclude the Campbell Fresh operating segment and Campbell International, which were classified as part of Current assets of discontinued operations for the periods presented. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to/ (Reduction in) Costs and Expenses Deductions Acquisitions Balance at End of Period Fiscal year ended July 28, 2019 Cash discount $ 6 $ 132 $ (132 ) $ — $ 6 Bad debt reserve 3 1 (1 ) — 3 Returns reserve (1) 9 (2 ) (3 ) — 4 Total Accounts receivable allowances $ 18 $ 131 $ (136 ) $ — $ 13 Fiscal year ended July 29, 2018 Cash discount $ 4 $ 114 $ (114 ) $ 2 $ 6 Bad debt reserve 1 1 (1 ) 2 3 Returns reserve (1) 3 4 — 2 9 Total Accounts receivable allowances $ 8 $ 119 $ (115 ) $ 6 $ 18 Fiscal year ended July 30, 2017 Cash discount $ 4 $ 109 $ (109 ) $ — $ 4 Bad debt reserve 1 — — — 1 Returns reserve (1) 4 (1 ) — — 3 Total Accounts receivable allowances $ 9 $ 108 $ (109 ) $ — $ 8 _______________________________________ (1) The returns reserve is evaluated quarterly and adjusted accordingly. During each period, returns are charged to net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as incurred. Actual returns were approximately $107 in 2019, $104 in 2018, and $102 in 2017, or less than 2% of net sales.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation — The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and entities in which we maintain a controlling financial interest and a variable interest entity (VIE) for which we are the primary beneficiary. Intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in prior-year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest July 31. There were 52 weeks in 2019, 2018, and 2017. There will be 53 weeks in 2020.
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations — We present discontinued operations when there is a disposal of a component group or a group of components that in our judgment represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. We aggregate the results of operations for discontinued operations into a single line item in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. General corporate overhead is not allocated to discontinued operations. See Note 3 for additional information.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates — Generally accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition — Our revenues primarily consist of the sale of food and beverage products through our own sales force and/or third-party brokers and distribution partners. Revenues are recognized when our performance obligation has been satisfied and control of the product passes to our customers, which typically occurs when products are delivered or accepted by customers in accordance with terms of agreements. We make shipments promptly after acceptance of orders. Shipping and handling costs incurred to deliver the product are recorded within Cost of products sold. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified as Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and require payment on a short-term basis. Revenues are recognized net of provisions for returns, discounts and certain sales promotion expenses, such as feature price discounts, in-store display incentives, cooperative advertising programs, new product introduction fees and coupon redemption costs. These forms of variable consideration are recognized upon sale. The recognition of costs for promotion programs involves the use of judgment related to performance and redemption estimates. Estimates are made based on historical experience and other factors, including expected volume. Historically, the difference between actual experience compared to estimated redemptions and performance has not been significant to the quarterly or annual financial statements. Differences between estimates and actual costs are recognized as a change in estimate in a subsequent period. Revenues are presented on a net basis for arrangements under which suppliers perform certain additional services. See Note 7 for additional information on disaggregation of revenue. In 2019, we adopted revised guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. See Note 2 for additional information.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents — All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents.
Inventories	Inventories — All inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost and are depreciated over estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Buildings and machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods not exceeding 45 years and 20 years, respectively. Assets are evaluated for impairment when conditions indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Such conditions include significant adverse changes in business climate or a plan of disposal. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but rather are tested at least annually for impairment, or when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a component of an operating segment. Goodwill is tested for impairment by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is an assessment of factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. We may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and perform a quantitative impairment test. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses. The discounted estimates of future cash flows include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average costs of capital, and future economic and market conditions. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds fair value, goodwill is considered impaired. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset to the carrying value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flow analyses that include significant management assumptions such as revenue growth rates, weighted average costs of capital, and assumed royalty rates. If the carrying value exceeds fair value, an impairment charge will be recorded to reduce the asset to fair value. See Notes 3 and 6 for information on intangible assets and impairment charges.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments — We use derivative financial instruments primarily for purposes of hedging exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, commodities and equity-linked employee benefit obligations. We enter into these derivative contracts for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures, and the contracts do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes and do not use leveraged instruments. Our derivative programs include strategies that qualify and strategies that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedging relationship, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, is expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged risk during the period that the hedge is designated. All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting, on the date the derivative contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (fair-value hedge), a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash-flow hedge), or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. Some derivatives may also be considered natural hedging instruments (changes in fair value act as economic offsets to changes in fair value of the underlying hedged item) and are not designated for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of a fair-value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the underlying hedged asset or liability (including losses or gains on firm commitments), are recorded in current-period earnings. The effective portion of gains and losses on cash-flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows. If the hedge is no longer effective, all changes in the fair value of the derivative are included in earnings each period until the instrument matures. If a derivative is used as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, its changes in fair value, to the extent effective as a hedge, are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Any ineffective portion of designated hedges is recognized in current-period earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting are recognized in current-period earnings. Cash flows from derivative contracts are included in Net cash provided by operating activities.
Advertising Production Costs	Advertising Production Costs — Advertising production costs are expensed in the period that the advertisement first takes place or when a decision is made not to use an advertisement.
Research and Development Costs	Research and Development Costs — The costs of research and development are expensed as incurred. Costs include expenditures for new product and manufacturing process innovation, and improvements to existing products and processes. Costs primarily consist of salaries, wages, consulting, and depreciation and maintenance of research facilities and equipment.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future impact of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy	We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy: • Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value and classify such items as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, we base fair value upon internally developed models that use current market-based or independently sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Included in the fair value of derivative instruments is an adjustment for credit and nonperformance risk.
Stock-based Compensation, Policy	In determining stock-based compensation expense, we estimate forfeitures expected to occur.

Recent Accounting Pronounceme_2

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block]	The retrospective impact of presenting net periodic benefit cost in accordance with the new guidance on total operations as reported in 2017 was as follows: Increase / (decrease) in expense 2017 Cost of products sold $ 134 Marketing and selling expenses $ 38 Administrative expenses $ 62 Research and development expenses $ 13 Other expenses / (income) $ (247 )
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]	The impacts of the changes to our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 28, 2019, as a result of adoption are as follows: As Reported Balances Without Adoption Increase/(Decrease) Due to Adoption Accrued liabilities $ 609 $ 605 $ 4 Accrued income taxes 15 16 (1 ) Total current liabilities 3,385 3,382 3 Total liabilities 12,036 12,033 3 Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity Earnings retained in the business $ 1,993 $ 1,996 $ (3 ) Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity 1,103 1,106 (3 ) Total equity 1,112 1,115 (3 ) The impacts of the changes to our Consolidated Statement of Earnings for 2019 as a result of adoption are as follows: As Reported Balances Without Adoption Increase/(Decrease) Due to Adoption Net sales $ 8,107 $ 8,099 $ 8 Cost of products sold $ 5,414 $ 5,413 $ 1 Total costs and expenses $ 7,128 $ 7,127 $ 1 Earnings before interest and taxes $ 979 $ 972 $ 7 Earnings before taxes $ 625 $ 618 $ 7 Taxes on earnings 151 149 2 Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company $ 474 $ 469 $ 5 Per Share — Basic Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) $ 1.57 $ 1.56 $ .02 Per Share — Assuming Dilution Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company $ 1.57 $ 1.55 $ .02 _______________________________________ (1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Results of Operations [Table Text Block]	Results of discontinued operations were as follows: Campbell Fresh Campbell International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Net sales $ 756 $ 950 $ 947 $ 1,046 $ 1,120 $ 1,106 Impairment charges $ 360 $ 694 $ 212 $ 17 $ — $ — Earnings (loss) before taxes from operations $ (359 ) $ (721 ) $ (221 ) $ 120 $ 163 $ 198 Taxes on earnings (loss) from operations (78 ) (142 ) (34 ) 41 47 48 Loss on sales of businesses / costs associated with selling the businesses (32 ) — — (12 ) — — Tax expense (benefit) of loss on sales / costs associated with selling the businesses 19 — — (2 ) — — Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations $ (332 ) $ (579 ) $ (187 ) $ 69 $ 116 $ 150
Disposal Groups, Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	The assets and liabilities of these businesses have been reflected as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019, and July 29, 2018. Campbell International Campbell Fresh Campbell International Total July 28, July 29, July 29, July 29, Cash and cash equivalents $ 148 $ 8 $ 169 $ 177 Accounts receivable, net 135 84 138 222 Inventories 135 161 151 312 Other current assets 10 3 12 15 Current assets $ 428 $ 256 $ 470 $ 726 Plant assets, net of depreciation $ 340 $ 413 $ 354 $ 767 Goodwill 661 — 716 716 Other intangible assets, net of amortization 135 381 151 532 Other assets 31 4 31 35 Total assets $ 1,595 $ 1,054 $ 1,722 $ 2,776 Short-term borrowings $ 232 $ — $ 371 $ 371 Payable to suppliers and others 109 79 109 188 Accrued liabilities 114 39 121 160 Accrued income taxes 14 — 12 12 Current liabilities $ 469 $ 118 $ 613 $ 731 Long-term debt $ 6 $ — $ 7 $ 7 Deferred taxes 32 (1 ) 36 35 Other liabilities 27 5 17 22 Total liabilities $ 534 $ 122 $ 673 $ 795
Disposal Groups, Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	The depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures, sale proceeds and significant operating noncash items of Campbell Fresh and Campbell International were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Cash flows from discontinued operating activities: Impairment charges $ 377 $ 694 $ 212 Depreciation and amortization 83 115 125 Losses on sales of discontinued operations businesses 32 — — Cash flows from discontinued investing activities: Capital expenditures $ 59 $ 88 $ 99 Sales of discontinued operations businesses, net of cash divested 539 — —

Acquistions (Tables)

Acquistions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	Snyder's-Lance Pacific Foods Cash $ 21 $ 7 Accounts receivable 220 16 Inventories 219 48 Other current assets 32 1 Plant assets 696 78 Goodwill 3,006 202 Other intangible assets 2,761 366 Other assets 65 — Short-term debt (1 ) — Accounts payable (124 ) (24 ) Accrued liabilities (115 ) (6 ) Deferred income taxes (597 ) — Other liabilities (24 ) — Noncontrolling interest (47 ) — Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed $ 6,112 $ 688
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	The identifiable intangible assets of Snyder's-Lance consist of: Type Life in Years Value Trademarks Non-amortizable Indefinite $ 1,997 Customer relationships Amortizable 15 to 22 756 Other Amortizable 1.5 8 Total identifiable intangible assets $ 2,761
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	The following unaudited summary information is presented on a consolidated pro forma basis as if the Snyder's-Lance and Pacific Foods acquisitions had occurred on August 1, 2016: 2018 2017 Net sales $ 8,152 $ 8,271 Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company $ 834 $ 810 Earnings from continuing operations per share attributable to Campbell Soup Company - basic $ 2.77 $ 2.66 Earnings from continuing operations per share attributable to Campbell Soup Company - assuming dilution $ 2.76 $ 2.64 The pro forma amounts include additional interest expense on the debt issued to finance the purchases, amortization and depreciation expense based on the estimated fair value and useful lives of intangible assets and plant assets, and related tax effects. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the combined results had the Snyder's-Lance and Pacific Foods acquisitions been completed on August 1, 2016, nor are they indicative of future combined results. The pro forma results for 2017 include pre-tax transaction costs of $53 , pre-tax amortization of the acquisition date fair value adjustment to inventories of $42 , and a pre-tax gain of $18 on treasury rate lock contracts. Therefore, the pro forma results for 2018 exclude these items, as they are reflected in 2017.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (1) Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges (2) Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments (3) Total Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at July 31, 2016 $ (124 ) $ (41 ) $ 61 $ (104 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 40 12 8 60 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 7 (16 ) (9 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 40 19 (8 ) 51 Balance at July 30, 2017 $ (84 ) $ (22 ) $ 53 $ (53 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (70 ) 16 7 (47 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 (20 ) (18 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (70 ) 18 (13 ) (65 ) Balance at July 29, 2018 $ (154 ) $ (4 ) $ 40 $ (118 ) Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (4) 2 (3 ) 10 9 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (68 ) (2 ) — (70 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (5) 2 — (21 ) (19 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (66 ) (2 ) (21 ) (89 ) Balance at July 28, 2019 $ (218 ) $ (9 ) $ 29 $ (198 ) _____________________________________ (1) Included a tax expense of $4 as of July 28, 2019 , and $6 as of July 29, 2018 , July 30, 2017 , and July 31, 2016 . (2) Included a tax benefit of $2 as of July 28, 2019 , $4 as of July 29, 2018 , $12 as of July 30, 2017 , and $23 as of July 31, 2016 . (3) Included a tax expense of $8 as of July 28, 2019 , $25 as of July 29, 2018 , $30 as of July 30, 2017 , and $35 as of July 31, 2016 .
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following: Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components 2019 2018 2017 Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings (Gains) losses on cash flow hedges: Foreign exchange forward contracts $ (4 ) $ 5 $ 3 Cost of products sold Foreign exchange forward contracts — — 1 Other expenses / (income) Foreign exchange forward contracts 2 (4 ) 3 Loss from discontinued operations Forward starting interest rate swaps 2 2 4 Interest expense Total before tax — 3 11 Tax expense (benefit) — (1 ) (4 ) (Gain) loss, net of tax $ — $ 2 $ 7 Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments: Prior service credit $ (28 ) $ (27 ) $ (25 ) Other expenses / (income) Tax expense (benefit) 7 7 9 (Gain) loss, net of tax $ (21 ) $ (20 ) $ (16 )

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment: Meals & Beverages Total Net balance at July 30, 2017 $ 780 $ 31 $ 811 Acquisitions 202 2,866 3,068 Foreign currency translation adjustment (4 ) (11 ) (15 ) Net balance at July 29, 2018 $ 978 $ 2,886 $ 3,864 Changes in preliminary purchase price allocation — 140 140 Acquisition — 21 21 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) (7 ) (8 ) Net balance at July 28, 2019 $ 977 $ 3,040 $ 4,017
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization and intangible assets not subject to amortization: 2019 2018 Intangible Assets Estimated Useful Lives Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets Customer relationships 10 to 22 $ 855 $ (70 ) $ 785 $ 917 $ (26 ) $ 891 Other 1.5 to 20 14 (13 ) 1 14 (5 ) 9 Total amortizable intangible assets $ 869 $ (83 ) $ 786 $ 931 $ (31 ) $ 900 Non-amortizable intangible assets Trademarks 2,629 2,764 Total net intangible assets $ 3,415 $ 3,664
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Block]	The following table sets forth balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization and intangible assets not subject to amortization: 2019 2018 Intangible Assets Estimated Useful Lives Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets Customer relationships 10 to 22 $ 855 $ (70 ) $ 785 $ 917 $ (26 ) $ 891 Other 1.5 to 20 14 (13 ) 1 14 (5 ) 9 Total amortizable intangible assets $ 869 $ (83 ) $ 786 $ 931 $ (31 ) $ 900 Non-amortizable intangible assets Trademarks 2,629 2,764 Total net intangible assets $ 3,415 $ 3,664

Business And Geographic Segme_2

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Net sales Meals & Beverages $ 4,322 $ 4,305 $ 4,340 Snacks 3,784 2,307 1,497 Corporate 1 3 — Total $ 8,107 $ 6,615 $ 5,837 2019 2018 2017 Earnings before interest and taxes Meals & Beverages $ 903 $ 988 $ 1,118 Snacks 514 383 310 Corporate (1) (407 ) (306 ) 14 Restructuring charges (2) (31 ) (55 ) (11 ) Total $ 979 $ 1,010 $ 1,431 2019 2018 2017 Depreciation and amortization Meals & Beverages $ 162 $ 158 $ 118 Snacks 184 102 56 Corporate (3) 17 19 19 Discontinued operations 83 115 125 Total $ 446 $ 394 $ 318 2019 2018 2017 Capital expenditures Meals & Beverages $ 156 $ 187 $ 117 Snacks 134 91 75 Corporate (3) 35 41 47 Discontinued operations 59 88 99 Total $ 384 $ 407 $ 338 _______________________________________ (1) Represents unallocated items. Pension and postretirement benefit settlement and mark-to-market adjustments are included in Corporate. There were settlement charges of $28 and losses of $122 in 2019 , gains of $131 and $156 in 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Costs related to the cost savings initiatives were $90 , $135 and $37 in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance were $107 in 2018. Intangible asset impairment charges were $16 in 2019 and $54 in 2018 . A charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim was included in 2018. (2) See Note 8 for additional information. (3) Represents primarily corporate offices.
Additional Product Information for Net Sales [Table Text Block]	Our global net sales based on product categories are as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Net sales Soup $ 2,368 $ 2,355 $ 2,407 Snacks 3,918 2,438 1,619 Other simple meals 1,082 1,108 1,118 Beverages 738 711 693 Other 1 3 — Total $ 8,107 $ 6,615 $ 5,837
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]	Information about continuing operations in different geographic areas is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Net sales United States $ 7,492 $ 6,068 $ 5,371 Other countries 615 547 466 Total $ 8,107 $ 6,615 $ 5,837 2019 2018 2017 Long-lived assets United States $ 2,400 $ 2,363 $ 1,547 Other countries 55 103 97 Total $ 2,455 $ 2,466 $ 1,644

Restructuring Charges and Cos_2

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Tables) - 2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charge And Remaining Costs [Table Text Block]	A summary of the pre-tax charges recorded in Earnings from continuing operations related to both programs is as follows: 2019 2018 (1) 2017 Recognized as of July 28, 2019 (1) Restructuring charges $ 31 $ 55 $ 11 $ 229 Administrative expenses 62 99 33 263 Cost of products sold 18 45 4 67 Marketing and selling expenses 7 3 — 10 Research and development expenses 3 — — 3 Total pre-tax charges $ 121 $ 202 $ 48 $ 572 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $13 of Restructuring charges and $12 of Administrative expenses associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018. A summary of the pre-tax charges recorded in Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Recognized as of July 28, 2019 (1) Total pre-tax charges $ — $ 8 $ 10 $ 23 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $19 of severance pay and benefits and $4 of implementation costs and other related costs. As of April 28, 2019, we incurred substantially all of the costs for actions associated with discontinued operations. All of the costs were cash expenditures. A summary of the pre-tax costs in Earnings from continuing operations associated with both programs is as follows: Recognized as of Severance pay and benefits (1) $ 205 Asset impairment/accelerated depreciation 63 Implementation costs and other related costs (2) 304 Total $ 572 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $13 of charges associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018. (2) Includes $12 of charges associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018
Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves [Table Text Block]	A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves associated with continuing operations at July 28, 2019 , is as follows: Severance Pay and Benefits Non-Cash Benefits (4) Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs (5) Asset Impairment/Accelerated Depreciation Other Non-Cash Exit Costs (6) Total Charges Accrued balance at July 30, 2017 (1) $ 19 2018 charges 49 2 115 33 3 $ 202 2018 cash payments (24 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) Accrued balance at July 29, 2018 (2) $ 43 2019 charges 31 — 72 18 — $ 121 2019 cash payments (36 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (1 ) Accrued balance at July 28, 2019 (3) $ 37 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. (2) Includes $24 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, $1 of which is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration. Of total accrued balance, $9 is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration. (3) Includes $8 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. (4) Represents pension special termination benefits. See Note 11 for additional information. (5) Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, Marketing and selling expenses, and Research and development expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. (6) Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment	A summary of the pre-tax costs in Earnings from continuing operations associated with segments is as follows: 2019 Costs Incurred to Date (1) Meals & Beverages $ 34 $ 212 Snacks 40 200 Corporate 47 160 Total $ 121 $ 572 _______________________________________ (1) Includes $25 of pre-tax costs associated with the Snacks segment recognized in 2018 related to the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration.

Pension And Postretirement Be_2

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	Change in benefit obligation: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Obligation at beginning of year $ 2,257 $ 2,450 $ 235 $ 276 Service cost 21 24 1 1 Interest cost 82 74 8 7 Actuarial loss (gain) 168 (110 ) 14 (16 ) Participant contributions — — — 1 Plan amendments — 2 — (11 ) Benefits paid (154 ) (165 ) (24 ) (26 ) Settlements (20 ) — — — Medicare subsidies — — 1 3 Other (1 ) (2 ) — — Special termination benefits — 2 — — Curtailment — (2 ) — — Foreign currency adjustment (8 ) (16 ) — — Benefit obligation at end of year $ 2,345 $ 2,257 $ 235 $ 235
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Net amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Other assets $ 21 $ 61 $ — $ — Accrued liabilities 14 14 25 29 Other liabilities 179 141 210 206 Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations 20 9 — — Net amounts recognized $ 192 $ 103 $ 235 $ 235 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Prior service (cost) credit $ (1 ) $ (2 ) $ 38 $ 67
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at the end of the year: Pension Postretirement 2019 2018 2019 2018 Discount rate 3.46% 4.15% 3.28% 4.06% Rate of compensation increase 3.20% 3.21% 3.25% 3.25%
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Estimated future benefit payments are as follows: Pension Postretirement 2020 $ 172 $ 25 2021 $ 170 $ 23 2022 $ 164 $ 22 2023 $ 158 $ 21 2024 $ 153 $ 19 2025-2029 $ 728 $ 78
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Components of net benefit expense (income) were as follows: Pension 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 21 $ 24 $ 26 Interest cost 82 74 86 Expected return on plan assets (143 ) (144 ) (144 ) Amortization of prior service cost 1 — — Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss 120 (104 ) (198 ) Special termination benefits — 2 — Curtailment gains — (2 ) — Settlement charge 28 — — Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ 109 $ (150 ) $ (230 ) The settlement charge of $28 resulted from the level of lump sum distributions associated with a U.S. pension plan. The special termination benefits of $2 related to the planned closure of the manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and were included in Restructuring charges. See Note 8 for additional information.
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Change in the fair value of pension plan assets: 2019 2018 Fair value at beginning of year $ 2,154 $ 2,183 Actual return on plan assets 162 137 Employer contributions 5 5 Benefits paid (141 ) (155 ) Settlements (20 ) — Foreign currency adjustment (7 ) (16 ) Fair value at end of year $ 2,153 $ 2,154
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The following table provides information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: 2019 2018 Projected benefit obligation $ 1,771 $ 249 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 1,749 $ 241 Fair value of plan assets $ 1,558 $ 85
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended: Pension 2019 2018 2017 Discount rate 4.15% 3.74% 3.39% Expected return on plan assets 6.86% 6.84% 7.09% Rate of compensation increase 3.21% 3.24% 3.25%
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Our year-end pension plan weighted-average asset allocations by category were: Strategic Target 2019 2018 Equity securities 39% 42% 42% Debt securities 50% 46% 46% Real estate and other 11% 12% 12% Total 100% 100% 100% Pension plan assets are categorized based on the following fair value hierarchy: • Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The following table presents our pension plan assets by asset category at July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Short-term investments $ 78 $ 32 $ 46 $ — $ 61 $ 29 $ 32 $ — Equities: U.S. 267 267 — — 284 284 — — Non-U.S. 217 217 — — 230 230 — — Corporate bonds: U.S. 635 — 635 — 597 — 597 — Non-U.S. 142 — 142 — 138 — 138 — Government and agency bonds: U.S. 73 — 73 — 70 — 70 — Non-U.S. 29 — 29 — 33 — 33 — Municipal bonds 64 — 64 — 61 — 61 — Mortgage and asset backed securities 36 — 36 — 15 — 15 — Real estate 9 5 — 4 10 4 — 6 Hedge funds 32 — 32 34 — — 34 Derivative assets 4 — 4 — 8 — 8 — Derivative liabilities (6 ) — (6 ) — (4 ) — (4 ) — Total assets at fair value $ 1,580 $ 521 $ 1,023 $ 36 $ 1,537 $ 547 $ 950 $ 40 Investments measured at net asset value: Short-term investments 23 21 Commingled funds: Equities 319 310 Fixed income 35 31 Blended 84 85 Real estate 107 89 Hedge funds 76 95 Total investments measured at net asset value: 644 631 Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets (71 ) (14 ) Total pension plan assets at fair value $ 2,153 $ 2,154
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : Real Estate Hedge Funds Total Fair value at July 29, 2018 $ 6 $ 34 $ 40 Actual return on plan assets 1 — 1 Purchases — — — Sales (3 ) (2 ) (5 ) Settlements — — — Transfers out of Level 3 — — — Fair value at July 28, 2019 $ 4 $ 32 $ 36 Real Estate Hedge Funds Total Fair value at July 30, 2017 $ 7 $ 38 $ 45 Actual return on plan assets 2 2 4 Purchases — — — Sales (3 ) (6 ) (9 ) Settlements — — — Transfers out of Level 3 — — — Fair value at July 29, 2018 $ 6 $ 34 $ 40
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table Text Block]	The following tables present additional information about the pension plan assets valued using net asset value as a practical expedient within the fair value hierarchy table: 2019 2018 Fair Value Fair Value Redemption Frequency Redemption Notice Period Range Short-term investments $ 23 $ 21 Daily 1 Day Commingled funds: Equities 319 310 Daily, Monthly 2 to 60 Days Fixed income 35 31 Daily 1 Day Blended 84 85 Primarily Daily 1 to 20 Days Real estate funds 107 89 Quarterly 45 to 90 Days Hedge funds 76 95 Monthly 5 to 30 Days Total $ 644 $ 631 There were no unfunded commitments in 2019 or 2018 .
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	Postretirement 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 8 7 10 Amortization of prior service credit (29 ) (27 ) (25 ) Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss 14 (16 ) (14 ) Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ (6 ) $ (35 ) $ (28 )
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	Assumed health care cost trend rates at the end of the year: 2019 2018 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 6.25% 6.75% Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) 4.50% 4.50% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2023 2023
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	A one-percentage-point increase or decrease in assumed health care costs would not significantly impact 2019 reported service and interest cost nor the 2019 accumulated benefit obligation.

Taxes on Earnings (Tables)

Taxes on Earnings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The provision for income taxes on earnings from continuing operations consists of the following: 2019 2018 2017 Income taxes: Currently payable: Federal $ 104 $ 93 $ 241 State 19 26 39 Non-U.S. 5 11 2 128 130 282 Deferred: Federal 19 (26 ) 97 State 7 14 2 Non-U.S. (3 ) (12 ) 11 23 (24 ) 110 $ 151 $ 106 $ 392
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	2019 2018 2017 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes: United States $ 624 $ 832 $ 1,264 Non-U.S. 1 (2 ) 52 $ 625 $ 830 $ 1,316
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The following is a reconciliation of the effective income tax rate on continuing operations to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate: 2019 2018 2017 Federal statutory income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit) 2.2 3.0 2.1 Tax effect of international items — (0.5 ) (0.4 ) Federal manufacturing deduction — (1.4 ) (2.2 ) Tax Reform - impact on U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities (1) — (21.7 ) — Tax Reform - transition tax (1) 0.3 6.4 — Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate (1) — 5.3 — Foreign exchange losses (2) — — (3.8 ) Divestiture impact on deferred taxes 1.2 — — Other (0.5 ) 0.7 (0.9 ) Effective income tax rate 24.2 % 12.8 % 29.8 % _______________________________________ (1) The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to corporate taxation. Changes under the Act included: • Reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. A blended rate applied for fiscal 2018 non-calendar year end companies for the fiscal periods that included the effective date of the rate change. The impact of this is shown as "Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate;" • Repealing the exception for deductibility of performance-based compensation to covered employees, which impacted us beginning in 2019, along with expanding the number of covered employees; • Transitioning to a territorial system for taxation on foreign earnings along with the imposition of a transition tax in 2018 on the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings; • Immediate expensing of machinery and equipment placed into service after September 27, 2017; • Eliminating the deduction for domestic manufacturing activities, which impacted us beginning in 2019; • Changes to the taxation of multinational companies, including a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, a new Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax, and a new U.S. corporate deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, all of which were effective for us beginning in 2019; and • Limiting the deductibility of interest expense to 30% of adjusted taxable income, which was effective for us beginning in 2019. As a result of the Act, we recognized a benefit of $179 in 2018 on the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities and expenses of $2 in 2019 and $53 in 2018 on the transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings. (2) The 2017 rate was favorably impacted by a $52 benefit primarily related to the sale of intercompany notes receivable to a financial institution, which resulted in the recognition of foreign exchange losses.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Deferred tax liabilities and assets of continuing operations and discontinued operations are comprised of the following: 2019 2018 Depreciation $ 336 $ 342 Amortization 877 868 Other 16 35 Deferred tax liabilities 1,229 1,245 Benefits and compensation 157 144 Pension benefits 46 24 Tax loss carryforwards 43 65 Capital loss carryforwards 287 88 Outside basis difference 116 — Other 82 92 Gross deferred tax assets 731 413 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (427 ) (133 ) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 304 280 Net deferred tax liability $ 925 $ 965
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits follows: 2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 32 $ 64 $ 63 Increases related to prior-year tax positions 1 — 4 Decreases related to prior-year tax positions (1 ) (37 ) — Increases related to current-year tax positions 2 2 4 Settlements (9 ) (1 ) (7 ) Lapse of statute (1 ) — — Increase due to acquisitions — 4 — Balance at end of year $ 24 $ 32 $ 64

Short-term Borrowings and Lon_2

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Short-term borrowings consist of the following: 2019 2018 Commercial paper $ 853 $ 1,140 Notes 500 300 Current portion of Canadian credit facility — 90 Capital leases 1 — Build-to-suit lease commitment 20 — Other (1) (3 ) (5 ) Total short-term borrowings $ 1,371 $ 1,525 _______________________________________ (1) Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Long-term debt consists of the following: Type Fiscal Year of Maturity Rate 2019 2018 Canadian credit facility 2019 Variable $ — $ 90 Notes 2019 4.50% — 300 Notes 2020 Variable 500 500 Notes 2021 Variable 400 400 Senior Term Loan 2021 Variable 499 900 Notes 2021 3.30% 650 650 Notes 2021 4.25% 500 500 Debentures 2021 8.88% 200 200 Notes 2023 2.50% 450 450 Notes 2023 3.65% 1,200 1,200 Notes 2025 3.95% 850 850 Notes 2025 3.30% 300 300 Notes 2028 4.15% 1,000 1,000 Notes 2043 3.80% 400 400 Notes 2048 4.80% 700 700 Capital leases 3 — Other (1) (49 ) (59 ) Total $ 7,603 $ 8,381 Less current portion 500 390 Total long-term debt $ 7,103 $ 7,991 _______________________________________ (1) Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule Of The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : Balance Sheet Classification 2019 2018 Asset Derivatives Derivatives designated as hedges: Foreign exchange forward contracts Current assets of discontinued operations $ — $ 1 Total derivatives designated as hedges $ — $ 1 Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodity derivative contracts Other current assets $ 3 $ 5 Deferred compensation derivative contracts Other current assets 1 1 Foreign exchange forward contracts Other current assets 1 3 Total derivatives not designated as hedges $ 5 $ 9 Total asset derivatives $ 5 $ 10 Balance Sheet Classification 2019 2018 Liability Derivatives Derivatives designated as hedges: Foreign exchange forward contracts Current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 2 $ 2 Total derivatives designated as hedges $ 2 $ 2 Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodity derivative contracts Accrued liabilities $ 6 $ 3 Foreign exchange forward contracts Accrued liabilities 2 — Commodity derivative contracts Other liabilities — 1 Total derivatives not designated as hedges $ 8 $ 4 Total liability derivatives $ 10 $ 6
Schedule of Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]	We do not offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable netting agreements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , would be adjusted as detailed in the following table: 2019 2018 Derivative Instrument Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements Net Amount Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements Net Amount Total asset derivatives $ 5 $ (2 ) $ 3 $ 10 $ (3 ) $ 7 Total liability derivatives $ 10 $ (2 ) $ 8 $ 6 $ (3 ) $ 3
Schedule of Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]	We do not offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable netting agreements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , would be adjusted as detailed in the following table: 2019 2018 Derivative Instrument Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements Net Amount Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements Net Amount Total asset derivatives $ 5 $ (2 ) $ 3 $ 10 $ (3 ) $ 7 Total liability derivatives $ 10 $ (2 ) $ 8 $ 6 $ (3 ) $ 3
Schedule Of Changes In Cash-Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following tables show the effect of our derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges for the years ended July 28, 2019 , July 29, 2018 , and July 30, 2017 in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: Total Cash-Flow Hedge OCI Activity Derivatives Designated as Cash-Flow Hedges 2019 2018 2017 OCI derivative gain (loss) at beginning of year $ (8 ) $ (34 ) $ (64 ) Effective portion of changes in fair value recognized in OCI: Foreign exchange forward contracts (3 ) 8 (4 ) Forward starting interest rate swaps — 15 23 Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI to earnings: Location in Earnings Foreign exchange forward contracts Cost of products sold (4 ) 5 3 Foreign exchange forward contracts Other expenses / (income) — — 1 Foreign exchange forward contracts Loss from discontinued operations 2 (4 ) 3 Forward starting interest rate swaps Interest expense 2 2 4 OCI derivative gain (loss) at end of year $ (11 ) $ (8 ) $ (34 )
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Table Text Block]	The following table shows the effects of our derivative instruments not designated as hedges in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings: Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Derivatives not Designated as Hedges Location of (Gain) Loss 2019 2018 2017 Foreign exchange forward contracts Cost of products sold $ — $ (1 ) $ 1 Foreign exchange forward contracts Other expenses / (income) — (1 ) 14 Foreign exchange forward contracts Loss from discontinued operations — — (1 ) Commodity derivative contracts Cost of products sold 6 (2 ) (11 ) Commodity derivative contracts Loss from discontinued operations (1 ) — — Deferred compensation derivative contracts Administrative expenses (2 ) (2 ) (3 ) Treasury rate lock contracts Interest expense — (18 ) — Total $ 3 $ (24 ) $ —

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy	We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy: • Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value and classify such items as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, we base fair value upon internally developed models that use current market-based or independently sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Included in the fair value of derivative instruments is an adjustment for credit and nonperformance risk.
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 , consistent with the fair value hierarchy: Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) $ 1 $ — $ 1 $ — $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ — Commodity derivative contracts (2) 3 2 1 — 5 5 — — Deferred compensation derivative contracts (3) 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 — Deferred compensation investments (4) 4 4 — — 6 6 — — Fair value option investments (5) 76 — — 76 77 — — 77 Total assets at fair value $ 85 $ 6 $ 3 $ 76 $ 93 $ 11 $ 5 $ 77 Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Fair Value Fair Value Measurements at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ — $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ — Commodity derivative contracts (2) 6 3 3 — 4 3 1 — Deferred compensation obligation (4) 95 95 — — 108 108 — — Total liabilities at fair value $ 105 $ 98 $ 7 $ — $ 114 $ 111 $ 3 $ — ___________________________________ (1) Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates. (2) Based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace. (3) Based on LIBOR and equity index swap rates. (4) Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments. (5) Primarily represents investments in equity securities that are not readily marketable and are accounted for under the fair value option. The investments were funded by Acre. See Note 15 for additional information. Fair value is based on analyzing recent transactions and transactions of comparable companies, and the discounted cash flow method. In addition, allocation methods, including the option pricing method, are used in distributing fair value among various equity holders according to rights and preferences.
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 investments for the years ended July 28, 2019 , and July 29, 2018 : 2019 2018 Fair value at beginning of year $ 77 $ 49 Gains (losses) (1 ) 9 Purchases — 19 Fair value at end of year $ 76 $ 77
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	The following table presents fair value measurements: Impairment Charges Fair Value Plant Assets Amortizable Intangibles Trademark Goodwill Plant Assets Amortizable Intangibles Trademark Goodwill Continuing Operations July 29, 2018 Plum $ 54 $ 61 Discontinued Operations January 27, 2019 Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients $ 104 $ 55 $ 18 $ 102 $ 25 $ 30 Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings $ 9 $ 22 $ 74 $ 100 $ 12 $ 76 Garden Fresh Gourmet $ 2 $ 39 $ 23 $ 25 $ — $ — October 28, 2018 Refrigerated soup $ 14 $ 38 April 29, 2018 Deli $ 11 $ 13 $ 81 $ 53 $ 23 $ — Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressings $ 130 $ 384 $ 150 $ — January 28, 2018 Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients $ 75 $ — January 29, 2017 Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients $ 20 $ 127 $ 48 $ 75 Garden Fresh Gourmet $ 1 $ 64 $ 37 $ 52

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Stock-based Compensation
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]	Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits recognized in Earnings from continuing operations were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense $ 50 $ 55 $ 53 Tax-related benefits $ 8 $ 9 $ 20 Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and tax-related benefits recognized in Loss from discontinued operations were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense $ 8 $ 6 $ 7 Tax-related benefits $ 2 $ 2 $ 2
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Schedule Of Stock Option Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes stock option activity as of July 28, 2019 : Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Options in thousands) (In years) Exercisable at July 29, 2018 1,537 $ 50.36 Granted 596 $ 35.74 Exercised — $ — Terminated (74 ) $ 49.05 Outstanding at July 28, 2019 2,059 $ 46.17 7.3 $ 3 Exercisable at July 28, 2019 1,035 $ 50.88 5.9 $ —
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The weighted-average assumptions and grant-date fair values for grants in 2019, 2018, and 2017 were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 2.79% 2.06% 1.28% Expected dividend yield 3.84% 2.95% 2.26% Expected volatility 25.28% 19.60% 18.64% Expected term 6.1 years 6 years 6 years Grant-date fair value $6.27 $6.67 $7.51
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes TSR performance restricted stock units as of July 28, 2019 : Units Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (Restricted stock units in thousands) Nonvested at July 29, 2018 1,664 $ 46.66 Granted 388 $ 31.29 Vested — $ — Forfeited (744 ) $ 55.07 Nonvested at July 28, 2019 1,308 $ 37.33
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	We estimated the fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation. Weighted-average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 2.80% 1.58% 0.85% Expected dividend yield 3.79% 2.95% 2.26% Expected volatility 24.50% 19.07% 17.78% Expected term 3 years 3 years 3 years
Time Lapse, EPS Performance, FCF Performance And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Time-Lapse Restricted Stock Units, EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units and FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units[Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes time-lapse restricted stock units, EPS performance restricted stock units and FCF performance restricted stock units as of July 28, 2019 : Units Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (Restricted stock units in thousands) Nonvested at July 29, 2018 1,652 $ 47.01 Granted 1,340 $ 36.51 Vested (711 ) $ 47.83 Forfeited (321 ) $ 40.67 Nonvested at July 28, 2019 1,960 $ 40.57

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Future minimum annual rental payments under these operating leases as of July 28, 2019 , are as follows: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter $68 $54 $40 $29 $21 $88 The future minimum annual rental payments included $7 in 2020, $6 in 2021, $4 in 2022, $3 in 2023, $1 in 2024, and none thereafter related to discontinued operations.

Supplemental Financial Statem_2

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Schedule Of Balance Sheets Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Balance Sheets 2019 2018 Accounts receivable Customer accounts receivable $ 538 $ 528 Allowances (13 ) (18 ) Subtotal $ 525 $ 510 Other 49 53 $ 574 $ 563 Inventories Raw materials, containers and supplies $ 271 $ 312 Finished products 592 575 $ 863 $ 887 Plant assets Land $ 83 $ 82 Buildings 1,474 1,439 Machinery and equipment 3,473 3,554 Projects in progress 185 164 Total cost $ 5,215 $ 5,239 Accumulated depreciation (1) (2,760 ) (2,773 ) $ 2,455 $ 2,466 Other assets Investments $ 77 $ 92 Deferred taxes 2 2 Pensions 21 61 Other 27 34 $ 127 $ 189 2019 2018 Accrued liabilities Accrued compensation and benefits $ 234 $ 162 Fair value of derivatives 8 3 Accrued trade and consumer promotion programs 135 130 Accrued interest 97 102 Restructuring 29 19 Other 106 100 $ 609 $ 516 Other liabilities Pension benefits $ 179 $ 141 Deferred compensation 79 90 Postretirement benefits 210 206 Transition tax on unremitted foreign earnings — 7 Unrecognized tax benefits 19 22 Restructuring 8 24 Other 64 57 $ 559 $ 547 ____________________________________ (1) Depreciation expense was $389 in 2019 , $360 in 2018 and $299 in 2017 . Depreciation expense of continuing operations was $315 in 2019 , $259 in 2018 and $192 in 2017 . Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 7 to 45 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods generally ranging from 2 to 20 years.
Schedule Of Statements Of Earnings Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Statements of Earnings 2019 2018 2017 Other expenses / (income) Amortization of intangible assets $ 48 $ 20 $ 1 Impairment of intangible assets (1) 16 54 — Net periodic benefit expense (income) other than the service cost 71 (225 ) (224 ) Investment losses 1 10 9 Transaction costs (2) — 53 — Legal settlements — 22 — Other 4 (7 ) (2 ) $ 140 $ (73 ) $ (216 ) Advertising and consumer promotion expense (3) $ 347 $ 327 $ 327 Interest expense Interest expense $ 359 $ 186 $ 117 Less: Interest capitalized 3 3 2 $ 356 $ 183 $ 115 ____________________________________ (1) See Note 6 for additional information. (2) In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 4 for additional information. (3) Included in Marketing and selling expenses.
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Statements of Cash Flows 2019 2018 2017 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Other Benefit related payments $ (60 ) $ (59 ) $ (58 ) Other (4 ) 5 3 $ (64 ) $ (54 ) $ (55 ) Other Cash Flow Information Interest paid $ 367 $ 152 $ 110 Interest received $ 3 $ 4 $ 5 Income taxes paid $ 117 $ 128 $ 320 Non-cash Activity Build-to-suit lease commitment $ 20 $ — $ —

Quarterly Data (Tables)

Quarterly Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	2019 First Second Third Fourth Net sales $ 2,202 $ 2,172 $ 1,953 $ 1,780 Gross profit 726 706 655 606 Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company 180 176 123 (5 ) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations 14 (235 ) (39 ) (3 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company 194 (59 ) 84 (8 ) Per share - basic Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .60 .58 .41 (.02 ) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations .05 (.78 ) (.13 ) (.01 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .64 (.20 ) .28 (.03 ) Dividends .35 .35 .35 .35 Earnings per share - assuming dilution From continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .60 .58 .41 (.02 ) From discontinued operations .05 (.78 ) (.13 ) (.01 ) Net attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .64 (.20 ) .28 (.03 ) _______________________________________ (1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding. 2019 First Second Third Fourth In 2019, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs $ 34 $ 18 $ 16 $ 24 Impairment charges — — — 13 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — 93 Pension settlement — — 22 — Tax reform — 2 — — Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs .11 .06 .05 .08 Impairment charges — — — .04 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — .31 Pension settlement — — .07 — Tax reform — .01 — — In 2019, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs $ 1 $ — $ (1 ) $ — Impairment charges 11 264 — 12 Costs associated with divestitures — 8 48 4 Pension benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — 9 Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs — — — — Impairment charges .04 .87 — .04 Costs associated with divestitures — .03 .16 .01 Pension benefit mark-to-market adjustments — — — .03 2018 First Second Third Fourth Net sales $ 1,638 $ 1,614 $ 1,618 $ 1,745 Gross profit 656 637 533 548 Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company 227 314 57 126 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations 48 (29 ) (450 ) (32 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company 275 285 (393 ) 94 Per share - basic Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .75 1.04 .19 .42 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations .16 (.10 ) (1.50 ) (.11 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .91 .95 (1.31 ) .31 Dividends .35 .35 .35 .35 Per share - assuming dilution Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company .75 1.04 .19 .42 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations .16 (.10 ) (1.50 ) (.11 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company (1) .91 .95 (1.31 ) .31 _______________________________________ (1) The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding. 2018 First Second Third Fourth In 2018, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs $ 12 $ 45 $ 41 $ 34 Impairment charges — — — 41 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments (9 ) — — (90 ) Transaction and integration costs — 19 46 8 Claim settlement — — 15 — Tax reform — (124 ) — (6 ) Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs .04 .15 .14 .11 Impairment charges — — — .14 Pension and postretirement benefit mark-to-market adjustments (.03 ) — — (.30 ) Transaction and integration costs — .06 .15 .03 Claim settlement — — .05 — Tax reform — (.41 ) — (.02 ) In 2018, the following charges (gains) were recorded in Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations: Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs — 1 4 (1 ) Impairment charges — 74 497 — Pension benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments — — — (3 ) Per share - assuming dilution Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs — — .01 — Impairment charges — .25 1.65 — Pension benefit mark-to-market and curtailment adjustments — — — (.01 )

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2020	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Fiscal Period Number Of Weeks		52	52	52
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		45 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		20 years
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Fiscal Period Number Of Weeks	53

Recent Accounting Pronounceme_3

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jul. 29, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[1]		$ 8
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Earnings Retained In The Business [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			8
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			(10)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Accounts Payable [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			(1)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			2
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			1
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[1]		0
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Earnings Retained In The Business [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption			$ 9
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Derecognize Asset and Liability due to New Accounting Pronouncement		$ 20
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset		245
Operating Lease, Liability		240
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset		260
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 255
[1]	See Note 2 for additional detail.

Recent Accounting Pronounceme_4

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of Changes (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019		Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Accrued liabilities		$ 609				$ 516				$ 609		$ 516
Accrued income taxes		15				10				15		10
Total current liabilities		3,385				3,594				3,385		3,594
Total liabilities		12,036				13,156				12,036		13,156
Earnings retained in the business		1,993				2,224				1,993		2,224
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity		1,103				1,364				1,103		1,364
Total Equity		1,112				1,373				1,112		1,373	$ 1,645	$ 1,533
Net sales		$ 1,780	$ 1,953	$ 2,172	$ 2,202	$ 1,745	$ 1,618	$ 1,614	$ 1,638	8,107		6,615	5,837
Cost of products sold										5,414		4,241	3,395
Total costs and expenses										7,128		5,605	4,406
Earnings before interest and taxes										979		1,010	1,431
Earnings before taxes										625		830	1,316
Taxes on earnings										151		$ 106	$ 392
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to parent										$ 474
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company		$ (0.02)	$ 0.41	$ 0.58	$ 0.60	$ 0.42	$ 0.19	$ 1.04	$ 0.75	$ 1.57	[1]	$ 2.41	$ 3.03
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company		$ (0.02)	$ 0.41	$ 0.58	$ 0.60	$ 0.42	$ 0.19	$ 1.04	$ 0.75	$ 1.57		$ 2.40	$ 3.01
Marketing and selling expenses										$ 842		$ 728	$ 675
Administrative expenses										610		563	448
Research and development expenses										91		91	93
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)										140		$ (73)	(216)
Balances without adoption of Topic 606
Accrued liabilities		$ 605								605
Accrued income taxes		16								16
Total current liabilities		3,382								3,382
Total liabilities		12,033								12,033
Earnings retained in the business		1,996								1,996
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity		1,106								1,106
Total Equity		1,115								1,115
Net sales										8,099
Cost of products sold										5,413
Total costs and expenses										7,127
Earnings before interest and taxes										972
Earnings before taxes										618
Taxes on earnings										149
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to parent										$ 469
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company	[1]									$ 1.56
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company										$ 1.55
Adjustments due to adoption of Topic 606
Accrued liabilities		4								$ 4
Accrued income taxes		(1)								(1)
Total current liabilities		3								3
Total liabilities		3								3
Earnings retained in the business		(3)								(3)
Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity		(3)								(3)
Total Equity		$ (3)								(3)
Net sales										8
Cost of products sold										1
Total costs and expenses										1
Earnings before interest and taxes										7
Earnings before taxes										7
Taxes on earnings										2
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to parent										$ 5
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company	[1]									$ 0.02
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company										$ 0.02
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
Cost of products sold													134
Marketing and selling expenses													38
Administrative expenses													62
Research and development expenses													13
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)													$ (247)
[1]	The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding.

Discontinued Operations (Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 23, 2019	Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jan. 26, 2020	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Arnott's and International [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses						$ 2,200
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax							$ (32)	$ 0	$ 0
Discontinued Operation, Tax expense (benefit) of loss / costs associated with selling the businesses							19	0	0
Campbell Fresh [Member] | Costs Associated With Sale Of Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax							(32)
Campbell Fresh [Member] | Deferred tax asset write-off [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Tax expense (benefit) of loss / costs associated with selling the businesses							29
Kelsen [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges		$ 10
Kelsen [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges		7
Kelsen [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 300
Campbell International [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax							(12)	0	0
Discontinued Operation, Tax expense (benefit) of loss / costs associated with selling the businesses							(2)	$ 0	$ 0
Campbell International [Member] | Costs Associated With Sale Of Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax							$ (12)
U.S Refrigerated Soup & Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses			$ 55
Bolthouse Farms [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses		$ 500
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				$ 22
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				74
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				9
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				39
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				23
Garden Fresh Gourmet [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				2
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				40
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				15
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				18
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges				$ 104
U.S. Refrigerated Soup [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges					$ 14

Discontinued Operations (Schedu

Discontinued Operations (Schedule of Results of Operations of Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (3)	$ (39)	$ (235)	$ 14	$ (32)	$ (450)	$ (29)	$ 48	$ (263)	$ (463)	$ (37)
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales									756	950	947
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)									(359)	(721)	(221)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation									(78)	(142)	(34)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									(32)	0	0
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation									19	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations									(332)	(579)	(187)
Campbell International [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net sales									1,046	1,120	1,106
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)									120	163	198
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation									41	47	48
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax									(12)	0	0
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation									(2)	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations									69	116	150
Plant And Intangible Assets [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges									360	694	212
Plant And Intangible Assets [Member] | Campbell International [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges									$ 17	$ 0	$ 0

Discontinued Operations (Sche_2

Discontinued Operations (Schedule of Assets and Liabilites of Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 148	$ 177	$ 282	$ 230
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net		222
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory		312
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current		15
Current assets of discontinued operations	428	726
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent		767
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill		716
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets		532
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent		35
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		2,776
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable		188
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities		160
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Tax Payable		12
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	469	731
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities		35
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent		22
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		795
Campbell International [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents	148	169
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net	135	138
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory	135	151
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current	10	12
Current assets of discontinued operations	428	470
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent	340	354
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill	661	716
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	135	151
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent	31	31
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets	1,595	1,722
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable	109	109
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities	114	121
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Tax Payable	14	12
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	469	613
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities	32	36
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	27	17
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	534	673
Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents		8
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net		84
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory		161
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current		3
Current assets of discontinued operations		256
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent		413
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets		381
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent		4
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets		1,054
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable		79
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities		39
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Tax Payable		0
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		118
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities		(1)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent		5
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities		122
Debt [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current		371
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent		7
Debt [Member] | Campbell International [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current	232	371
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 6	7
Debt [Member] | Campbell Fresh [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Current		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent		$ 0

Discontinued Operations (Conden

Discontinued Operations (Condensed Cash Flow Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Losses on sales of discontinued operations businesses	$ (32)	$ 0	$ 0
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	384	407	338
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested	539	0	0
Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operations, Impairment charges	377	694	212
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization	83	115	125
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 59	$ 88	$ 99

Acquistions (Narrative) (Detail

Acquistions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

Oct. 30, 2018

Mar. 26, 2018

Dec. 12, 2017

Jul. 28, 2019

Apr. 28, 2019

Jan. 27, 2019

Oct. 28, 2018

Jul. 29, 2018

Apr. 29, 2018

Jan. 28, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 28, 2019

Jul. 29, 2018

Jul. 30, 2017

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Goodwill

$ 4,017

$ 3,864

$ 3,864

$ 3,864

$ 4,017

$ 3,864

$ 811

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

[1]

0

53

0

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

(3)

24

0

Net sales

$ 1,780

$ 1,953

$ 2,172

$ 2,202

$ 1,745

$ 1,618

$ 1,614

$ 1,638

8,107

6,615

5,837

Net earnings (loss)

211

261

$ 887

Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Share Price

$ 50

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 6,112

Goodwill

3,006

Business Combination Transaction and Integration Related Costs

102

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

53

Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

772

Earnings / (Loss) of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

$ (84)

Net sales

2,192

Net earnings (loss)

(36)

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

756

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Trademarks [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)

1,997

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment

42

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Integration Related Costs

13

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Integration Related Costs

12

Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

$ 18

Pacific Foods [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 688

Goodwill

202

Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

123

Earnings / (Loss) of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual

$ (13)

Net sales

222

Net earnings (loss)

$ (12)

Pacific Foods [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

$ 86

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

20 years

Pacific Foods [Member] | Trademarks [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)

$ 280

Yellow Chips [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

$ 18

Payoff of Indebtedness [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Long-term Debt

$ 1,100

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles

(134)

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles

(52)

Other Liabilities [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities

(43)

Goodwill [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles

$ 140

[1]

In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 4 for additional information.

Acquistions Acquisitions (Sched

Acquistions Acquisitions (Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Dec. 12, 2017	Jul. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 4,017	$ 3,864			$ 811
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			$ 21
Accounts receivable			220
Inventories			219
Other current assets			32
Plant assets			696
Goodwill			3,006
Other intangible assets			2,761
Other assets			65
Short-term debt			(1)
Accounts payable			(124)
Accrued liabilities			(115)
Deferred incomes taxes			(597)
Other liabilities			(24)
Noncontrolling interest			(47)
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed			$ 6,112
Pacific Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash				$ 7
Accounts receivable				16
Inventories				48
Other current assets				1
Plant assets				78
Goodwill				202
Other intangible assets				366
Other assets				0
Short-term debt				0
Accounts payable				(24)
Accrued liabilities				(6)
Deferred incomes taxes				0
Other liabilities				0
Noncontrolling interest				0
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed				$ 688

Acquistions Acquisitions (Intan

Acquistions Acquisitions (Intangible assets acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 26, 2018	Jul. 28, 2019
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	$ 2,761
Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	$ 756
Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year 6 months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	$ 8
Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 1,997
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		10 years
Minimum [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		22 years
Maximum [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	22 years

Acquistions Pro forma Informati

Acquistions Pro forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	[1]	$ 0	$ 53	$ 0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net		$ (3)	24	0
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue			8,152	8,271
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)			$ 834	$ 810
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic			$ 2.77	$ 2.66
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted			$ 2.76	$ 2.64
Pro Forma [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs				$ 53
Business Combination Amortization of Inventory Fair Value Adjustment				42
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net				$ 18
[1]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 4 for additional information.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019		Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Beginning Balance		$ (118)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		(89)		$ (64)	$ 51
Ending Balance		(198)		(118)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Translation Tax (Benefit) Expense		4		6	6	$ 6
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Cashflow Hedges Tax (Benefit) Expense		(2)		(4)	(12)	(23)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unamortized Pension And Post Retirement Tax (Benefit) Expense		8		25	30	$ 35
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Beginning Balance	[1]	(154)		(84)	(124)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax		(68)		(70)	40
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax		2	[2]	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		(66)		(70)	40
Ending Balance	[1]	(218)		(154)	(84)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Beginning Balance	[3]	(4)		(22)	(41)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax		(2)		16	12
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax		0		2	7
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		(2)		18	19
Ending Balance	[3]	(9)		(4)	(22)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Beginning Balance	[4]	40		53	61
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax		0		7	8
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax		(21)		(20)	(16)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		(21)		(13)	(8)
Ending Balance	[4]	29		40	53
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Beginning Balance		(118)		(53)	(104)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications Net Of Tax		(70)		(47)	60
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications Current Period Net of Tax		(19)		(18)	(9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		(89)		(65)	51
Ending Balance		$ (198)		(118)	$ (53)
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[5]			0
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[6]			2
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[6]			(3)
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[6]			10
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	[5],[6]			$ 9
[1]	Included a tax expense of $4 as of July 28, 2019, and $6 as of July 29, 2018, July 30, 2017, and July 31, 2016.
[2]	Reflects the reclassification from sale of businesses. See Note 3 for additional information.
[3]	Included a tax benefit of $2 as of July 28, 2019, $4 as of July 29, 2018, $12 as of July 30, 2017, and $23 as of July 31, 2016.
[4]	Included a tax expense of $8 as of July 28, 2019, $25 as of July 29, 2018, $30 as of July 30, 2017, and $35 as of July 31, 2016.
[5]	See Note 2 for additional detail.
[6]	Reflects the adoption of the FASB guidance on stranded tax effects. See Note 2 for additional information.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schecule of amounts reclassified from AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of products sold									$ 5,414	$ 4,241	$ 3,395
Loss from discontinued operations	$ 3	$ 39	$ 235	$ (14)	$ 32	$ 450	$ 29	$ (48)	263	463	37
Interest expense									356	183	115
Other expenses / (income)									140	(73)	(216)
Taxes on earnings									(151)	(106)	(392)
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ 8	$ (84)	$ 59	$ (194)	$ (94)	$ 393	$ (285)	$ (275)	(211)	(261)	(887)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Earnings before taxes									0	3	11
Taxes on earnings									0	1	4
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company									0	2	7
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of products sold									(4)	5	3
Other operating income / (expenses)									0	0	1
Loss from discontinued operations									2	(4)	3
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest expense									2	2	4
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other expenses / (income)									(28)	(27)	(25)
Taxes on earnings									7	7	9
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company									$ (21)	$ (20)	$ (16)

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2018	Mar. 26, 2018	Dec. 12, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments							$ 140
Goodwill				$ 4,017		$ 3,864	4,017	$ 3,864	$ 811
Goodwill, Acquired During Period							21	3,068
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)				2,629		2,764	2,629	2,764
Amortization of Intangible Assets							48	20	1
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months				45			45
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two				44			44
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three				44			44
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four				44			44
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five				44			44
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets							9	14	18
Yellow Chips [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$ 21
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$ 6,112
Goodwill		$ 3,006
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)				1,996			1,996
Pacific Foods [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			$ 688
Goodwill			$ 202
Trade Name - Pacific Foods [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)				280			280
Trade Names - Pace [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)				292			292
Trade Names - Plum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)						54
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure						61		61
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived				16
Snacks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments					$ 140
Goodwill				$ 3,040		$ 2,886	$ 3,040	2,886	$ 31
Goodwill, Acquired During Period								$ 2,866

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 3,864	$ 3,864	$ 811
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		140
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		21	3,068
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(8)	(15)
Ending Balance		4,017	3,864
Meals & Beverages [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	978	978	780
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		0
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		0	202
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(1)	(4)
Ending Balance		977	978
Snacks [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,886	2,886	31
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 140
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			2,866
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(7)	(11)
Ending Balance		$ 3,040	$ 2,886

Goodwill And Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 869	$ 931
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(83)	(31)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	786	900
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	2,629	2,764
Total net intangible assets	3,415	3,664
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	855	917
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(70)	(26)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	785	891
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	14	14
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(13)	(5)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 1	$ 9
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year 6 months
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	22 years
Maximum [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years

Business And Geographic Segme_3

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) - Sales Revenue, Net [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	20.00%	22.00%	24.00%
Kroger Co. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.00%	10.00%	10.00%

Business And Geographic Segme_4

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Reporting - Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,780	$ 1,953	$ 2,172	$ 2,202	$ 1,745	$ 1,618	$ 1,614	$ 1,638	$ 8,107	$ 6,615	$ 5,837
Meals & Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									4,322	4,305	4,340
Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,784	2,307	1,497
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1	$ 3	$ 0

Business And Geographic Segme_5

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Reporting - Earnings Before Interest And Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings before interest and taxes		$ 979	$ 1,010	$ 1,431
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	[1]	(16)	(54)	0
Legal Fees		(22)
Meals & Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings before interest and taxes		903	988	1,118
Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings before interest and taxes		514	383	310
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings before interest and taxes	[2]	(407)	(306)	14
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		(122)	131	156
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		(90)	(135)	(37)
Business Combination Transaction and Integration Related Costs			(107)
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		(16)	(54)
Legal Fees			(22)
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Earnings before interest and taxes	[3]	(31)	(55)	(11)
Pension Plan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement		(28)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)		$ (120)	$ 104	$ 198
[1]	See Note 6 for additional information.
[2]	Represents unallocated items. Pension and postretirement benefit settlement and mark-to-market adjustments are included in Corporate. There were settlement charges of $28 and losses of $122 in 2019, gains of $131 and $156 in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Costs related to the cost savings initiatives were $90, $135 and $37 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance were $107 in 2018. Intangible asset impairment charges were $16 in 2019 and $54 in 2018. A charge of $22 related to the settlement of a legal claim was included in 2018.
[3]	See Note 8 for additional information.

Business And Geographic Segme_6

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule of Segment Reporting - Depreciation and Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization		$ 446	$ 394	$ 318
Meals & Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization		162	158	118
Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization		184	102	56
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	[1]	17	19	19
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization		$ 83	$ 115	$ 125
[1]	Represents primarily corporate offices.

Business And Geographic Segme_7

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Schedule of Segment Reporting - Capital Expenditures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		$ 384	$ 407	$ 338
Meals & Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		156	187	117
Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		134	91	75
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	[1]	35	41	47
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		$ 59	$ 88	$ 99
[1]	Represents primarily corporate offices.

Business And Geographic Segme_8

Business And Geographic Segment Information (Additional Product Information For Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,780	$ 1,953	$ 2,172	$ 2,202	$ 1,745	$ 1,618	$ 1,614	$ 1,638	$ 8,107	$ 6,615	$ 5,837
Soup [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,368	2,355	2,407
Snacks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,918	2,438	1,619
Other Simple Meals [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,082	1,108	1,118
Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									738	711	693
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 1	$ 3	$ 0

Business And Geographic Segme_9

Business And Geographic Segment Information Business And Geographic Segment Information (Geographic Information, Net Sales) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Apr. 28, 2019	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,780	$ 1,953	$ 2,172	$ 2,202	$ 1,745	$ 1,618	$ 1,614	$ 1,638	$ 8,107	$ 6,615	$ 5,837
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									7,492	6,068	5,371
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 615	$ 547	$ 466

Business And Geographic Segm_10

Business And Geographic Segment Information Business And Geographic Segment Information (Geographic Information, Long-lived Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	$ 2,455	$ 2,466	$ 1,644
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	2,400	2,363	1,547
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plant assets, net of depreciation	$ 55	$ 103	$ 97

Restructuring Charges and Cos_3

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended						24 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019		Jul. 29, 2018		Jul. 30, 2017		Aug. 01, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		$ 384		$ 407		$ 338
Meals & Beverages [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		156		187		117
Snacks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		134		91		75
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	[1]	35		41		47
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment		$ 250
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Meals & Beverages [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation		35.00%
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Snacks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation		40.00%
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Allocation		25.00%
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment								$ 395
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve		$ 37	[2]	43	[3]	19	[4]
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		65
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		615
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount		540
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		205
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		345
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		665
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount		590
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		210
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		390
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | 2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve		$ 1		$ 3		$ 7
[1]	Represents primarily corporate offices.
[2]	Includes $8 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
[3]	Includes $24 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, $1 of which is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration. Of total accrued balance, $9 is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration.
[4]	Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Restructuring Charges and Cos_4

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Pre-Tax Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018		Jul. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges		$ 31	$ 55		$ 11
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges		31	55		11
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		121	202	[1]	48
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	[1]	572
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		31	49
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	[2]	205
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		18	33
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		63
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	[3]	304
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		0	8		10
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	[4]	23
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		19
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		4
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		229
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		62	99		33
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		263
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		18	45		4
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		67
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		7	3		0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		10
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Research and Development Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		3	0		$ 0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		$ 3
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			13
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			$ 12
[1]	Includes $13 of Restructuring charges and $12 of Administrative expenses associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018.
[2]	Includes $13 of charges associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018.
[3]	Includes $12 of charges associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018.
[4]	Includes $19 of severance pay and benefits and $4 of implementation costs and other related costs.

Restructuring Charges and Cos_5

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Restructuring Activity And Related Reserves) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019		Jul. 29, 2018		Jul. 30, 2017
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent		$ 8		$ 24
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		121		202	[1]	$ 48
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance at beginning of period		43	[2]	19	[3]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		31		49
Cash Payments		(36)		(24)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment		(1)		(1)
Accrued Balance at end of period		37	[4]	43	[2]	19	[3]
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent		8		24		$ 2
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Other Non-cash Benefit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	[5]	0		2
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Other Cost Savings Implementation Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	[6]	72		115
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Asset Impairment Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		18		33
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Other Non Cash Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	[7]	0		3
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Severance Pay And Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Balance at beginning of period		$ 9
Accrued Balance at end of period				9
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent				$ 1
[1]	Includes $13 of Restructuring charges and $12 of Administrative expenses associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018.
[2]	Includes $24 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, $1 of which is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration. Of total accrued balance, $9 is associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration.
[3]	Includes $2 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[4]	Includes $8 of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
[5]	Represents pension special termination benefits. See Note 11 for additional information.
[6]	Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, Marketing and selling expenses, and Research and development expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
[7]	Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Restructuring Charges and Cos_6

Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives (Schedule Of Restructuring Charges Associated With Each Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018		Jul. 30, 2017
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		$ 90	$ 135		$ 37
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	[1]	572
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		121	202	[1]	$ 48
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Meals & Beverages [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		212
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		34
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Snacks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	[2]	200
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		40
2015 and Snyder's-Lance Initiatives [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		160
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost		$ 47
Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration [Member] | Snacks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			$ 25
[1]	Includes $13 of Restructuring charges and $12 of Administrative expenses associated with the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration recognized in 2018.
[2]	Includes $25 of pre-tax costs associated with the Snacks segment recognized in 2018 related to the Snyder's-Lance cost transformation program and integration.

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive	2	1
Maximum [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive			1

Noncontrolling Interests (Detai

Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2018	Jul. 28, 2019	Mar. 26, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage			80.00%
Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners			20.00%
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	$ 47
Swire Pacific Limited [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage		60.00%
Campbell Cheong Chan Malaysia [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage		70.00%
Acre Venture Partners [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
LLC ownership percentage		99.80%

Pension And Postretirement Be_3

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 52	$ 42	$ 31
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)		(17)
Employees Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	100.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Employees Not Eligible To Participate In Defined Benefit Plans And Who Are Not Covered By Collective Bargaining Agreements [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	3.00%
Maximum [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	100.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	4.00%
Minimum [Member] | Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	50.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	1.00%
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 4	$ 3	$ 3
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year	$ (28)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.06%	3.45%	3.20%
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ (6)	$ (35)	$ (28)
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	0	$ 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year	$ 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.15%	3.74%	3.39%
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 2,317	$ 2,227
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	109	(150)	$ (230)
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ 13	$ (4)	$ (20)

Pension And Postretirement Be_4

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Components of Benefit Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	$ 21	$ 24	$ 26
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	82	74	86
Expected return on plan assets	(143)	(144)	(144)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	1	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial (Gain) Loss	120	(104)	(198)
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	0	2	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailment	0	2	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement	28	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	109	(150)	(230)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	1	1	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	8	7	10
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	(29)	(27)	(25)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial (Gain) Loss	14	(16)	(14)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)	$ (6)	$ (35)	$ (28)

Pension And Postretirement Be_5

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Change in Benefit Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 2,257	$ 2,450
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	21	24	$ 26
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	82	74	86
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Loss (Gain)	168	(110)
Defined Benefit Plan, Participant Contributions	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment	0	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(154)	(165)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement	(20)	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Medicare Subsidies	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change	(1)	(2)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	0	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Curtailment	0	(2)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation (Gain) Loss	(8)	(16)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	2,345	2,257	2,450
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	235	276
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	1	1	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	8	7	10
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Loss (Gain)	14	(16)
Defined Benefit Plan, Participant Contributions	0	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment	0	(11)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(24)	(26)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Medicare Subsidies	1	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Special and Contractual Termination Benefits	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Curtailment	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation (Gain) Loss	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 235	$ 235	$ 276

Pension And Postretirement Be_6

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Change In Fair Value Of Pension Assets) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	$ 2,154	$ 2,183
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	162	137
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	5	5
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid	(141)	(155)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement	(20)	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	(7)	(16)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	$ 2,153	$ 2,154

Pension And Postretirement Be_7

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan	$ 21	$ 61
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	65	64
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan	21	61
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current	14	14
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent	179	141
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	20	9
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	192	103
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	1	2
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan	0	0
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current	25	29
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent	210	206
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position	235	235
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	$ (38)	$ (67)

Pension And Postretirement Be_8

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation	$ 1,771	$ 249
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation	1,749	241
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets	$ 1,558	$ 85

Pension And Postretirement Be_9

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Weighted-average Assumptions To Determine Benefit Obligations) (Details)	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.46%	4.15%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.20%	3.21%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.28%	4.06%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.25%	3.25%

Pension And Postretirement B_10

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Weighted-Average Assumptions To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.15%	3.74%	3.39%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets	6.86%	6.84%	7.09%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.21%	3.24%	3.25%

Pension And Postretirement B_11

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed, Next Fiscal Year	6.25%	6.75%
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate	4.50%	4.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Year Health Care Cost Trend Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate	2023	2023

Pension And Postretirement B_12

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Pension Plan Weighted-Average Asset Allocation By Cateogry) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	100.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	39.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage	42.00%	42.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	50.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage	46.00%	46.00%
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage	11.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage	12.00%	12.00%

Pension And Postretirement B_13

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Pension Plan Assets By Category) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	$ 2,153	$ 2,154	$ 2,183
Alternative Investment	644	631
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Sub-Total	1,580	1,537
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	521	547
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	1,023	950
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	36	40	45
Short-term Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	78	61
Alternative Investment	23	21
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	32	29
Short-term Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	46	32
Equity Securities, US [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	267	284
Equity Securities, US [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	267	284
Equity Securities , Non-US [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	217	230
Equity Securities , Non-US [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	217	230
Corporate Bonds, US [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	635	597
Corporate Bonds, US [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	635	597
Corporate Bonds, Non-US [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	142	138
Corporate Bonds, Non-US [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	142	138
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	73	70
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	73	70
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	29	33
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	29	33
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	64	61
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	64	61
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	36	15
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	36	15
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	9	10
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	5	4
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	4	6	7
Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	32	34
Alternative Investment	76	95
Hedge Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Hedge Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	32	34	$ 38
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	4	8
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	4	8
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	(6)	(4)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	(6)	(4)
Equity Funds [Member]
Alternative Investment	319	310
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Alternative Investment	35	31
Blended Funds [Member]
Alternative Investment	84	85
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Alternative Investment	107	89
Other Items To Reconcile To Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Member]
Alternative Investment	$ (71)	$ (14)

Pension And Postretirement B_14

Pension And Postretirement Benefits Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Changes In Fair Value Of Level 3 Investments) (Details) - Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	$ 2,154	$ 2,183
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	162	137
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	2,153	2,154
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	10
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	9	10
Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	34
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	32	34
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	40	45
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	1	4
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales	5	9
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred into (out of) Level 3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	36	40
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	6	7
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	1	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales	3	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred into (out of) Level 3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	4	6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	34	38
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)	0	2
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales	2	6
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred into (out of) Level 3	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount	$ 32	$ 34

Pension And Postretirement B_15

Pension And Postretirement Benefits Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Investments Valued Using Net Asset Value) (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 644	$ 631
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	0	0
Short-term Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 23	21
Short-term Investments [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P1D
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 319	310
Equity Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P2D
Equity Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P60D
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 35	31
Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P1D
Blended Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 84	85
Blended Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P1D
Blended Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P20D
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 107	89
Real Estate Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P45D
Real Estate Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P90D
Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Alternative Investment	$ 76	$ 95
Hedge Funds [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P5D
Hedge Funds [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency	P30D

Pension And Postretirement B_16

Pension And Postretirement Benefits (Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019USD ($)
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months	$ 172
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two	170
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three	164
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four	158
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five	153
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	728
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months	25
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two	23
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three	22
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four	21
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five	19
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	$ 78

Taxes on Earnings Taxes on Earn

Taxes on Earnings Taxes on Earnings (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 438
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	390
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	165
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration	48
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	294	$ 13	$ 2
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	427	133
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	156
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	17	23	19
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense	(1)	1	$ 4
Other Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	4	5
Capital Loss Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	1,096
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance	$ 1,060
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Aug. 3, 2020
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2037
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other	$ 13	23
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 13	$ 15
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date	Jul. 31, 2031	Jul. 31, 2031

Taxes on Earnings Schedule Of P

Taxes on Earnings Schedule Of Provision Of Income Taxes On Earnings Of Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 104	$ 93	$ 241
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	19	26	39
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	5	11	2
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	128	130	282
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	19	(26)	97
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	7	14	2
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(3)	(12)	11
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	23	(24)	110
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 151	$ 106	$ 392

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of C

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of Components of Earnings Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	$ 624	$ 832	$ 1,264
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	1	(2)	52
Earnings before taxes	$ 625	$ 830	$ 1,316

Taxes on Earnings Schedule Of R

Taxes on Earnings Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Effective Income Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jul. 30, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent					21.00%	21.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent					2.20%	3.00%	2.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent					0.00%	(0.50%)	(0.40%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent					(0.00%)	(1.40%)	(2.20%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deferred Taxes, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, Percent	[1]				0.00%	(21.70%)	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Transition Tax On Unremitted Foreign Earnings	[1]				0.30%	6.40%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent	[1]				0.00%	5.30%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Exchange Losses, Percent	[2]				0.00%	0.00%	(3.80%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent					1.20%	0.00%	0.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent					(0.50%)	0.70%	(0.90%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent					24.20%	12.80%	29.80%
Taxes on earnings					$ 151	$ 106	$ 392
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)						(179)
Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense					$ 2	$ 53
Sale of Intercompany Notes [Member]
Taxes on earnings							$ (52)
Tax Cut and Jobs Act 2017 [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			21.00%	35.00%
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Limiting Interest Expense Deductibility, Percent		30.00%
[1]	The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to corporate taxation. Changes under the Act included:•Reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. A blended rate applied for fiscal 2018 non-calendar year end companies for the fiscal periods that included the effective date of the rate change. The impact of this is shown as "Effect of higher U.S. federal statutory tax rate;"•Repealing the exception for deductibility of performance-based compensation to covered employees, which impacted us beginning in 2019, along with expanding the number of covered employees;•Transitioning to a territorial system for taxation on foreign earnings along with the imposition of a transition tax in 2018 on the deemed repatriation of unremitted foreign earnings; •Immediate expensing of machinery and equipment placed into service after September 27, 2017;•Eliminating the deduction for domestic manufacturing activities, which impacted us beginning in 2019; •Changes to the taxation of multinational companies, including a new minimum tax on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, a new Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax, and a new U.S. corporate deduction for Foreign-Derived Intangible Income, all of which were effective for us beginning in 2019; and•Limiting the deductibility of interest expense to 30% of adjusted taxable income, which was effective for us beginning in 2019.
[2]	The 2017 rate was favorably impacted by a $52 benefit primarily related to the sale of intercompany notes receivable to a financial institution, which resulted in the recognition of foreign exchange losses.

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of D

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	$ 336	$ 342
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	877	868
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	16	35
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	1,229	1,245
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits	157	144
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions	46	24
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	43	65
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards	287	88
Deferred Tax Asset, Parent's Basis in Discontinued Operation	116	0
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	82	92
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	731	413
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	(427)	(133)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	304	280
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 925	$ 965

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of A

Taxes on Earnings Schedule of Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 32	$ 64	$ 63
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	1	0	4
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	(1)	(37)	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	2	2	4
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	(9)	(1)	(7)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	(1)	0	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	0	4	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 24	$ 32	$ 64

Short-term Borrowing and Long-t

Short-term Borrowing and Long-term Debt (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Current	$ 1,371	$ 1,371	$ 1,525
Commercial Paper	853	853	1,140
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	46	$ 46
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 5,300
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		101.00%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two	2,250	$ 2,250
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	2	2
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four	1,651	1,651
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five	1	1
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	3,254	3,254
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	$ 7,103	$ 7,103	$ 7,991
Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	2.97%	2.97%	2.54%
Variable Interest Rate Term Loan due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 499	$ 499	$ 900	$ 900
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description		<div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:4px;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The senior unsecured term loan facility contains a financial covenant based on our maximum leverage ratio. Pursuant to this covenant, if our credit rating is less than BBB+ from Standard & Poor's and Baa1 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc and the amount borrowed under the facility is in excess of $500, we must maintain a leverage ratio below (i) for the last day of each quarter ending on or prior to April 30, 2020, 5.75:1.00, and (ii) thereafter, 5.25:1.00. Our leverage ratio is calculated based on the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA, each as defined in the credit agreement for the senior unsecured term loan facility. In addition, the senior unsecured term loan facility contains other customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of this type.</font></div></div>" id="sjs-C21">&lt;div style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">&lt;div style="line-height:120%;padding-left:4px;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">The senior unsecured term loan facility contains a financial covenant based on our maximum leverage ratio.&#160;Pursuant to this covenant, if our credit rating is less than BBB+ from Standard &amp; Poor's and Baa1 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc and the amount borrowed under the facility is in excess of $500, we must maintain a leverage ratio below (i) for the last day of each quarter ending on or prior to April 30, 2020, 5.75:1.00, and (ii) thereafter, 5.25:1.00. Our leverage ratio is calculated based on the ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA, each as defined in the credit agreement for the senior unsecured term loan facility. In addition, the senior unsecured term loan facility contains other customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of this type.&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/div>
Repayments of Debt	401
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,850	$ 1,850
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date		Dec. 31, 2021
Line of Credit Facility Utilized Borrowing Capacity	1	$ 1
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Current	232	232	371
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	$ 6	$ 6	$ 7

Short-term Borrowings and Lon_3

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Schedule of Short-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Commercial Paper		$ 853	$ 1,140
Notes Payable, Current		500	300
Capital Lease Obligations, Current		1	0
Debt, Current		1,371	1,525
Asset under Construction [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Build-to-suit obligation current portion		20	0
Short-term Debt [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net	[1]	3	5
Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit, Current		$ 0	$ 90
[1]	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs.

Short-term Borrowings and Lon_4

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 5,300
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent		$ 3	$ 0
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Aggregate		7,603	8,381
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities		500	390
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations		$ 7,103	7,991
Variable Interest Rate due 2019 | Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Jul. 15, 2019
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		Variable
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 0	90
4.50% notes, due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Feb. 15, 2019
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0	300
Variable Interest Rate due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 16, 2020
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		Variable
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 500	500
Variable Interest Rate due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 15, 2021
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		Variable
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 400	400
Variable Interest Rate Term Loan due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 26, 2021
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		Variable
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 499	900	$ 900
3.30% notes, due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 15, 2021
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.30%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 650	650
4.25% notes, due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Apr. 15, 2021
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.25%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 500	500
8.88% notes, due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		May 1, 2021
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		8.88%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 200	200
2.50% notes, due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Aug. 2, 2022
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		2.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 450	450
3.65% notes, due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 15, 2023
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.65%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,200	1,200
3.95% notes, due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 15, 2025
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.95%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 850	850
3.30% notes, due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 19, 2025
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.30%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 300	300
4.15% notes, due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 15, 2028
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.15%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,000	1,000
3.80% notes, due 2043
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Aug. 2, 2042
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		3.80%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 400	400
4.80% notes, due 2048
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Mar. 15, 2048
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.80%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 700	700
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net	[1]	$ 49	$ 59
[1]	Includes unamortized net discount/premium on debt issuances and debt issuance costs

Financial Instruments (Narrativ

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	$ (3)
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial	The ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material.
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Margin Deposit Assets	$ 7	$ 2
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Contracts Mature Within, Months	18 months
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maximum Length of Contract Maturity	18 months
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maximum Length of Contract Maturity	12 months
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 146	104
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Treasury Lock [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	177	140
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Currency Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	183	118
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	27	33
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 31	$ 41
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales	20.00%	22.00%	24.00%
Top Five Customers [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Entity Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage Of Net Sales	43.00%
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 80	$ 92
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	3	3
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 3	$ 2

Financial Instruments (Schedule

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of The Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 5	$ 10
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	10	6
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	1
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	2	2
Derivatives Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	0	1
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	2	2
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	5	9
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	8	4
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1	3
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	2	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	3	5
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	6	3
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	1
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Member] | Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 1	$ 1

Financial Instruments (Offsetti

Financial Instruments (Offsetting Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	$ 5	$ 10
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities or Cash	(2)	(3)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	3	7
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	10	6
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities or Cash	(2)	(3)
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	$ 8	$ 3

Financial Instruments (Schedu_2

Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Changes In Cash Flow Hedges In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss) beginning of period	$ (8)	$ (34)	$ (64)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	(3)	23	19
OCI before tax accumulated derivative gain (loss) end of period	(11)	(8)	(34)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	(3)	8	(4)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	(4)	5	3
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	0	0	1
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Loss from discontinued operations [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	2	(4)	3
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax	0	15	23
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$ 2	$ 2	$ 4

Financial Instruments (Derivati

Financial Instruments (Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	$ 3	$ (24)	$ 0
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	0	(1)	1
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Other Expenses/Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	0	(1)	14
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	0	0	(1)
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	6	(2)	(11)
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(1)	0	0
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	(2)	(2)	(3)
Treasury Lock [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	$ 0	$ (18)	$ 0

Variable Interest Entity (Detai

Variable Interest Entity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 29, 2018	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Feb. 29, 2016
Investments funded		$ 83
Other assets		127	$ 189
Other Commitments, Description	<div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">On August 29, 2018, we provided notice of termination of the investment period and have </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">no</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> obligation to make any further capital contributions to Acre for new investments, but are required to pay obligations made prior to the notice of termination, the management fee and permitted partnership expenses.</font></div></div>" id="sjs-B4">&lt;div style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">&lt;div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:6px;padding-top:6px;text-align:justify;text-indent:24px;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">On August 29, 2018, we provided notice of termination of the investment period and have &lt;/font>&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">no&lt;/font>&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> obligation to make any further capital contributions to Acre for new investments, but are required to pay obligations made prior to the notice of termination, the management fee and permitted partnership expenses.&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/div>
Variable Interest Entity
Other assets		$ 76	$ 77
Total Commitment [Member]
Other Commitment				$ 125
Acre Venture Partners [Member]
LLC ownership percentage		99.80%

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 12	$ 393	$ 748	$ 212
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	$ 8,474		8,474	9,516
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Fair Value	8,642		8,642	9,268
Kelsen [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense	10
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	19		19	14
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	19		19	14
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	238		238	378
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Fair Value	238		$ 238	$ 378
Trademarks [Member] | Kelsen [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense	7
Customer Relationships [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	$ 16

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - Measured On Recurring Basis [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value		$ 85	$ 93
Total liabilities at fair value		105	114
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value		6	11
Total liabilities at fair value		98	111
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value		3	5
Total liabilities at fair value		7	3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value		76	77
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[1]	1	4
Derivatives liabilities at fair value	[1]	4	2
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[1]	1	4
Derivatives liabilities at fair value	[1]	4	2
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[2]	3	5
Derivatives liabilities at fair value	[2]	6	4
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[2]	2	5
Derivatives liabilities at fair value	[2]	3	3
Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[2]	1	0
Derivatives liabilities at fair value	[2]	3	1
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[3]	1	1
Deferred Compensation Derivative Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets at fair value	[3]	1	1
Deferred Compensation Investment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	[4]	4	6
Deferred Compensation Investment [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	[4]	4	6
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	[5]	76	77
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments at fair value	[5]	76	77
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation obligation	[4]	95	108
Deferred Compensation Obligation [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation obligation	[4]	$ 95	$ 108
[1]	Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates.
[2]	Based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace.
[3]	Based on LIBOR and equity index swap rates.
[4]	Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments.
[5]	Primarily represents investments in equity securities that are not readily marketable and are accounted for under the fair value option. The investments were funded by Acre. See Note 15 for additional information. Fair value is based on analyzing recent transactions and transactions of comparable companies, and the discounted cash flow method. In addition, allocation methods, including the option pricing method, are used in distributing fair value among various equity holders according to rights and preferences.

Fair Value Measurements Fair _2

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation) (Details) - Equity Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Level 3 investments at beginning of year	$ 77	$ 49
Fair Value, Level 3 investment gain (Loss) Included in Earnings	(1)	9
Fair Value, Level 3 investment Purchases	0	19
Fair Value, Level 3 investments at end of year	$ 76	$ 77

Fair Value Measurements Fair _3

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2018	Apr. 29, 2018	Jan. 28, 2018	Jan. 29, 2017
Deli Reporting Unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges				$ 11
Goodwill, Impairment Loss				81
Deli Reporting Unit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure				0
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure				53
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges	$ 104
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	55
Goodwill, Impairment Loss					$ 75	$ 127
Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure					$ 0	75
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	102
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	25
Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges	2
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	39
Goodwill, Impairment Loss						64
Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure						52
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	25
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges	9	$ 14
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	22
Goodwill, Impairment Loss				384
Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure				0
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure	100	$ 38
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	12
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Plum [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)			$ 54
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Plum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure			$ 61
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Deli Reporting Unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				13
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Deli Reporting Unit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure				23
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	18					20
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Bolthouse Farms carrot and carrot ingredients [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure	30					48
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	23					1
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Garden Fresh Gourmet reporting unit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure	0					$ 37
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	74			130
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Bolthouse Farms refrigerated beverages and salad dressing [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Fair Value Disclosure	$ 76			$ 150

Shareholders' Equity (Details)

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Statement [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	560	560	560
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0375	$ 0.0375	$ 0.0375
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	40	40	40
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0	0
Shares repurchased, value	$ 0	$ (86)	$ (437)
March 2017 Program [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Authorized amount for shares repurchase	1,500
Shares repurchased, value	0
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 1,296
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Treasury stock purchased, shares	0	2	8
Shares repurchased, value	$ 0	$ (86)	$ (437)

Stock-based Compensation (Narra

Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2019	Oct. 28, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Stock-based Compensation
Excess Tax Benefit/(Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities					$ (6)	$ (3)	$ 6
Cash received from the exercise of stock options					0	0	$ 2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value					$ 0	$ 0
EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Nonvested, Units					66
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 49.10
Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage				35.00%
FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Nonvested, Units					113
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 37.62
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Issued in Period					388
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					129
Time Lapse Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Share Based Payment Award Vested Options Contractual Exercise Term					10 years
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards					$ 2
Weighted-average remaining service period, years					2 years 3 months
Time Lapse, EPS Performance, FCF Performance And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards					$ 35
Weighted-average remaining service period, years					1 year 8 months
Nonvested, Units					1,960	1,652
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 40.57	$ 47.01
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					1,340
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 36.51	$ 44.18	$ 54.79
Fair value of restricted units and shares vested					$ 26	$ 30	$ 55
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Remaining unearned compensation on nonvested awards					$ 14
Weighted-average remaining service period, years					1 year 7 months
Nonvested, Units					1,308	1,664
Nonvested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 37.33	$ 46.66
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		0.00%	125.00%	75.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					388
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value					$ 31.29	$ 39.39	$ 39.53
Fair value of restricted units and shares vested						$ 38	$ 14
T S R Performance Restricted Stock Units Additional Shares [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			160
Minimum [Member] | EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Minimum [Member] | Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Minimum [Member] | FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Minimum [Member] | TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					0.00%
Maximum [Member] | EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					100.00%
Maximum [Member] | Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					200.00%
Maximum [Member] | FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					200.00%
Maximum [Member] | TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					200.00%
2003 And Previous Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					31,200
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					6,000
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, Total Shares Authorized, as Amended In 2008 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					10,500
2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, Total Shares Authorized, as Amended in 2010 [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					17,500
2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					13,000
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan Rolled into the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					6,000
Financial [Member] | Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage				0.00%
Milestones [Member] | Special Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage				100.00%
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	0.00%

Stock-based Compensation (Summa

Stock-based Compensation (Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	$ 50	$ 55	$ 53
Tax-related benefits	8	9	20
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense	8	6	7
Tax-related benefits	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2

Stock-based Compensation (Sched

Stock-based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Beginning of year, Options | shares	1,537
Granted, Options | shares	596
Exercised, Options | shares	0
Terminated, Options | shares	(74)
End of year, Options | shares	2,059
Exercisable at end of period, Options | shares	1,035
Beginning of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 50.36
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	35.74
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	0
Terminated, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	49.05
End of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	46.17
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 50.88
Outstanding at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)	7 years 3 months
Exercisable at end of period, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)	5 years 11 months
Outstanding at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 3
Exercisable at end of period, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 0

Stock-based Compensation (Time-

Stock-based Compensation (Time-Lapse Restricted Stock Units, EPS Performance Restricted Stock Units. FCF Performance Restricted Stock Units, Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units And TSR Performance Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Time Lapse, EPS Performance, FCF Performance And Strategic Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units	1,652
Granted, Units	1,340
Vested, Units	(711)
Forfeited, Units	(321)
Nonvested at end of period, Units	1,960	1,652
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 47.01
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	36.51	$ 44.18	$ 54.79
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	47.83
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	40.67
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 40.57	$ 47.01
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Stock-based Compensation
Nonvested at beginning of period, Units	1,664
Granted, Units	388
Vested, Units	0
Forfeited, Units	(744)
Nonvested at end of period, Units	1,308	1,664
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 46.66
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	31.29	$ 39.39	$ 39.53
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	0
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	55.07
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 37.33	$ 46.66

Stock-based Compensation (Valua

Stock-based Compensation (Valuation Assumptions) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	2.79%	2.06%	1.28%
Expected dividend yield	3.84%	2.95%	2.26%
Expected volatility	25.28%	19.60%	18.64%
Expected term, years	6 years 1 month	6 years	6 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 6.27	$ 6.67	$ 7.51
TSR Performance Restricted Stock/Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	2.80%	1.58%	0.85%
Expected dividend yield	3.79%	2.95%	2.26%
Expected volatility	24.50%	19.07%	17.78%
Expected term, years	3 years	3 years	3 years

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2017USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Legal Fees	$ 22
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 102	$ 74	$ 53
Pepperidge Farm [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of bank loans guarantees related to independent distributors	2,000
Maximum potential amount of future payments	$ 220
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	$ 194
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	$ 17	$ 17	$ 17

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Future Annual Minimum Rental Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 28, 2019USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Minimum rental obligation, 2019	$ 68
Minimum rental obligation, 2020	54
Minimum rental obligation, 2021	40
Minimum rental obligation, 2022	29
Minimum rental obligation, 2023	21
Minimum rental obligation, thereafter	88
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Minimum rental obligation, 2019	7
Minimum rental obligation, 2020	6
Minimum rental obligation, 2021	4
Minimum rental obligation, 2022	3
Minimum rental obligation, 2023	1
Minimum rental obligation, thereafter	$ 0

Supplemental Financial Statem_3

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Schedule of Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Customer accounts receivable		$ 538	$ 528
Allowances		(13)	(18)
Accounts receivable, net current		525	510
Other receivables		49	53
Accounts receivable, net		574	563
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory, raw materials, containers and supplies		271	312
Inventory, finished products		592	575
Inventories		863	887
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land		83	82
Buildings and Improvements, Gross		1,474	1,439
Machinery and Equipment, Gross		3,473	3,554
Construction in Progress, Gross		185	164
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross		5,215	5,239
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	[1]	(2,760)	(2,773)
Plant assets, net of depreciation		2,455	2,466	$ 1,644
Depreciation		389	360	299
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Investments		77	92
Deferred Taxes		2	2
Pensions		21	61
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent		27	34
Other assets		127	189
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current		234	162
Derivative Liability, Current		8	3
Accrued Marketing Costs, Current		135	130
Interest Payable, Current		97	102
Restructuring Reserve, Current		29	19
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current		106	100
Accrued liabilities		609	516
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent		179	141
Deferred Compensation Liability, Noncurrent		79	90
Liability, Other Retirement Benefits, Noncurrent		210	206
Liability, Transition Tax On Unremitted Foreign Earnings		0	7
Liability, Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent		19	22
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent		8	24
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent		64	57
Other liabilities		$ 559	547
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		7 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		45 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		2 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		20 years
Continuing Operations [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation		$ 315	$ 259	$ 192
[1]	Depreciation expense was $389 in 2019, $360 in 2018 and $299 in 2017. Depreciation expense of continuing operations was $315 in 2019, $259 in 2018 and $192 in 2017. Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 7 to 45 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods generally ranging from 2 to 20 years.

Supplemental Financial Statem_4

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Schedule of Statement of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Amortization of Intangible Assets		$ 48	$ 20	$ 1
Impairment charges	[1]	16	54	0
Net periodic benefits expense (income), other than the service cost		71	(225)	(224)
Investment (gains) / losses		1	10	9
Transaction Costs	[2]	0	53	0
Legal Settlements		0	22	0
Other Income		4	(7)	(2)
Other expenses / (income)		140	(73)	(216)
Advertising Expense	[3]	347	327	327
Interest Costs Incurred		359	186	117
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment		(3)	(3)	(2)
Interest Expense		$ 356	183	$ 115
Snyder's-Lance [Member]
Transaction Costs			$ 53
[1]	See Note 6 for additional information.
[2]	In 2018, we recognized transaction costs of $53 related to the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. See Note 4 for additional information.
[3]	Included in Marketing and selling expenses.

Supplemental Financial Statem_5

Supplemental Financial Statement Data (Schedule of Statements of Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Employee Benefits And Deferred Compensation Payments	$ (60)	$ (59)	$ (58)
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement	(4)	5	3
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	(64)	(54)	(55)
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities	367	152	110
Interest Received	3	4	5
Income Taxes Paid, Net	117	128	320
Build-to-suit lease commitment	$ 20	$ 0	$ 0

Quarterly Data (Details)

Quarterly Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2019		Apr. 28, 2019		Jan. 27, 2019		Oct. 28, 2018		Jul. 29, 2018		Apr. 29, 2018		Jan. 28, 2018		Oct. 29, 2017		Jul. 28, 2019		Jul. 29, 2018		Jul. 30, 2017
Net sales	$ 1,780		$ 1,953		$ 2,172		$ 2,202		$ 1,745		$ 1,618		$ 1,614		$ 1,638		$ 8,107		$ 6,615		$ 5,837
Gross profit	606		655		706		726		548		533		637		656
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(5)		123		176		180		126		57		314		227
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	(3)		(39)		(235)		14		(32)		(450)		(29)		48		(263)		(463)		(37)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company	$ (8)		$ 84		$ (59)		$ 194		$ 94		$ (393)		$ 285		$ 275		$ 211		$ 261		$ 887
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company per share, basic	$ (0.02)		$ 0.41		$ 0.58		$ 0.60		$ 0.42		$ 0.19		$ 1.04		$ 0.75		$ 1.57	[1]	$ 2.41		$ 3.03
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations per share, basic	(0.01)		(0.13)		(0.78)		0.05		(0.11)		(1.50)		(0.10)		0.16		(0.87)		(1.54)		(0.12)
Earnings (loss) per share, basic	(0.03)	[2]	0.28	[2]	(0.20)	[2]	0.64	[2]	0.31	[2]	(1.31)	[2]	0.95	[2]	0.91	[2]	0.70		0.87		2.91
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	0.35		0.35		0.35		0.35		0.35		0.35		0.35		0.35		1.40		1.40		1.40
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Campbell Soup Company Per Share, Diluted	(0.02)		0.41		0.58		0.60		0.42		0.19		1.04		0.75		1.57		2.40		3.01
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations Per Share, Diluted	(0.01)		(0.13)		(0.78)		0.05		(0.11)		(1.50)		(0.10)		0.16		(0.87)		(1.53)		(0.12)
Earnings (loss) Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.03)	[2]	$ 0.28	[2]	$ (0.20)	[2]	$ 0.64	[2]	$ 0.31	[2]	$ (1.31)	[2]	$ 0.95	[2]	$ 0.91	[2]	$ 0.70	[3]	$ 0.86	[3]	$ 2.89	[3]
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs, net of tax	$ 24		$ 16		$ 18		$ 34		$ 34		$ 41		$ 45		$ 12
Asset Impairment Charges, net of tax	13		0		0		0		41		0		0		0
Pension and postretirement benefits mark to market adj, net of tax	93		0		0		0		(90)		0		0		(9)
Charges Related to Pension Settlement, net of tax	0		22		0		0
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 0		$ 0		$ 2		$ 0		(6)		0		(124)		0
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs, net of tax									8		46		19		0
Charges Related to Litigation Settlement, net of tax									$ 0		$ 15		$ 0		$ 0
Restructuring charges, Per Diluted Share	$ 0.08		$ 0.05		$ 0.06		$ 0.11		$ 0.11		$ 0.14		$ 0.15		$ 0.04
Asset Impairment Charges, Per Diluted Share	0.04		0		0		0		0.14		0		0		0
Pension and postretirement benefits mark to market adjustment, Per Diluted Share	0.31		0		0		0		(0.30)		0		0		(0.03)
Charges Related to a Pension Settlement, Per Diluted Share	0		0.07		0		0
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Per Diluted Share	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0.01		$ 0		(0.02)		0		(0.41)		0
Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs Per Diluted Share									0.03		0.15		0.06		0
Charges Related to Litigation Settlement, Per Diluted Share									$ 0		$ 0.05		$ 0		$ 0
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs, net of tax	$ 0		$ (1)		$ 0		$ 1		$ (1)		$ 4		$ 1		$ 0
Asset Impairment Charges, net of tax	12		0		264		11		0		497		74		0
Pension and postretirement benefits mark to market adj, net of tax	9		0		0		0		$ (3)		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Costs Associated with Divestitures, net of tax	$ 4		$ 48		$ 8		$ 0
Restructuring charges, Per Diluted Share	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0.01		$ 0		$ 0
Asset Impairment Charges, Per Diluted Share	0.04		0		0.87		0.04		0		1.65		0.25		0
Pension and postretirement benefits mark to market adjustment, Per Diluted Share	0.03		0		0		0		$ (0.01)		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Costs Associated with Divestitures, Per Diluted Share	$ 0.01		$ 0.16		$ 0.03		$ 0
[1]	The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding.
[2]	The sum of individual per share amounts may not add due to rounding.
[3]	Sum of the individual amounts may not add due to rounding.

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - 3 months ended Oct. 27, 2019 £ in Millions, $ in Millions	USD ($)	GBP (£)
European Chips Business [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 80	£ 66

Valuation and Qualifying Acco_2

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jul. 28, 2019	Jul. 29, 2018	Jul. 30, 2017
Beginning Balance		$ 18	$ 8	$ 9
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense		131	119	108
Deductions		(136)	(115)	(109)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Business Acquired		0	6	0
Ending Balance		13	18	8
Cash Discounts [Member]
Beginning Balance		6	4	4
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense		132	114	109
Deductions		(132)	(114)	(109)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Business Acquired		0	2	0
Ending Balance		6	6	4
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
Beginning Balance		3	1	1
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense		1	1	0
Deductions		(1)	(1)	0
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Business Acquired		0	2	0
Ending Balance		3	3	1
Sales Returns and Allowances [Member]
Beginning Balance	[1]	9	3	4
Charged to (Reduction in) Cost and Expense	[1]	(2)	4	(1)
Deductions	[1]	(3)	0	0
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Business Acquired	[1]	0	2	0
Ending Balance	[1]	4	9	3
Actual Returns		$ 107	$ 104	$ 102
Maximum [Member] | Sales Returns and Allowances [Member]
Percentage Of Actual Returns		2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
[1]	The returns reserve is evaluated quarterly and adjusted accordingly. During each period, returns are charged to net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as incurred. Actual returns were approximately $107 in 2019, $104 in 2018, and $102 in 2017, or less than 2% of net sales