STORY: Nestle has launched a review of its underperforming vitamins business.

The world's biggest food producer said Thursday (July 24) the move could lead to the divestment of some brands.

The KitKat and Nespresso maker also reported first-half sales volumes grew slower than analysts expected.

That didn't please investors and shares fell more than 5% to a six-month low.

Nestle has found it harder to sell its branded projects due to a global economic downturn

Thursday's results also add to investor pressure on CEO Laurent Freixe.

He was appointed a year ago to revive the company's share price and sales.

But Nestle's stock value has trailed rivals like Unilever and Danone.

The Swiss company held its outlook for the year Thursday, and said it expects organic sales growth to improve. Related Videos

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