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Campbell Soup Company Receives 2 Awards

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    National Business Group on Health Honors Campbell as One of Best
                   Employers for Healthy Lifestyles

   NJBIZ Names Campbell One of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey

CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 10, 2007–Campbell Soup Company
(NYSE: CPB) has been recognized with two prestigious awards, both
related to its workplace policies, practices, philosophy, and
environment.

The National Business Group on Health, a national non-profit
organization of 266 large employers, today honored Campbell for its
commitment and dedication to combating obesity and promoting a healthy
lifestyle for its employees. Campbell was among 41 employers who
received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at the
Leadership Summit sponsored by the Business Group’s Institute on the
Costs and Health Effects of Obesity.

Additionally, NJBIZ recently named Campbell as one of the Best
Places to Work in New Jersey. Campbell ranked number 7 on the list of
large companies and was the only consumer packaged goods company
honored with the award.

Nancy Reardon, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief
Communications Officer said “Campbell’s success in the marketplace
truly starts with success in the workplace. Being recognized for our
leadership on workplace issues by reputable organizations such as the
National Business Group on Health and NJBIZ speaks to the high value
that Campbell places on its employees. We are very proud of these
honors, but more proud of what these awards say about Campbell’s
commitment to our most important asset–our employees.”

Details of Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles

Campbell received a Gold Award for its HealthWorks program, a
long-term strategy to help employees take charge of their health. The
HealthWorks program covers the entire spectrum of health, providing
employees with education, resources, tools and a variety of programs,
including: 100% preventive care coverage, a 24/7 nurse line, disease
management, health risk assessment, high risk lifestyle management, a
traveling health station, wellness programs, the Mayo Clinic monthly
newsletter, smoking cessation, medical decision support, an employee
assistance program (EAP), and a 9,000 sq. ft. health and fitness
center at the Campbell’s world headquarters.

“We are very pleased to honor Campbell for their support and
dedication to providing lifestyle improvement programs designed to
reduce obesity and promote healthier lifestyles for their employees,”
said Helen Darling, President of the Business Group. “Campbell’s
executives are true leaders and know the importance of supporting
their employees’ efforts to choose a healthier way of life.”

Now in its third year, the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles
awards acknowledge and reward those employers that recognize the
urgent need to improve their workers’ health, productivity, and
quality of life. The underlying goal of the program is to serve as a
catalyst to encourage all employers to take action. Winners of the
Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards were honored in one of
three categories: Platinum, for established programs with measurable
outcomes; Gold, for creating cultural and environmental changes that
support employees who have made a commitment to long-term behavior
changes; and Silver, for those employers who have launched significant
programs or services to promote living a healthier lifestyle.

Details of Best Places to Work in New Jersey

The Best Places to Work in New Jersey award program, created in
2005, is produced by NJBIZ and sponsored by JH Cohn, Staffing
Alternatives, and Novo Nordisk. This survey and award program was
designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of
employment in New Jersey, benefiting the state’s economy, its
workforce, and businesses. The Best Places to Work in New Jersey
program is made up of 50 companies split into two groups: 25
medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) and 25 large-sized companies
(more than 250 employees).

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to
determine the 50 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The first part
consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies,
practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. This part of the
process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The
second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee
experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of
the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies
and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall
registration and survey process in New Jersey with assistance from
Modern Think LLC, who analyzed the data and used their expertise to
determine the final rankings.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the
following eligibility requirements:

    --  Have at least 25 employees in New Jersey;

    --  Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business;

    --  Be a publicly or privately held business;

    --  Have a facility in New Jersey;

    About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of
high quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks,
vegetable-based beverages, and premium chocolate products, with annual
revenues in excess of $7.3 billion. Founded in 1869, the company has a
portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,”
“Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s,” “V8,” and “Godiva.” For more
information on the company, visit Campbell’s website at
www.campbellsoupcompany.com.

About the National Business Group on Health

The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only
non-profit, membership organization of large employers devoted
exclusively to finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to
their most important health care and related benefits issues. The
Business Group identifies and shares best practices in health
benefits, disability, health and productivity, related paid time off
and work/life balance issues. Business Group members provide health
coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their
families. For more information about the Business Group, visit
www.businessgrouphealth.org


    CONTACT: Campbell Soup Company
             Media:
             Anthony Sanzio, 856-968-4390
             or
             Analysts:
             Leonard F. Griehs, 856-342-6428

    SOURCE: Campbell Soup Company
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