The aim of this paper is to analyze the structure of the trade network between milk producers, dairies and milk collection companies in Germany through a network analysis using suitable centrality measures. The study shows that structures exist among the relevant enterprises which are critical for the spread of a contamination in the German milk trade network. The results may be used to improve food security.
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Pinior, B., Platz, U., Ahrens, U., Petersen, B., Conraths, F., & Selhorst, T. (2012). The German milky way: Trade structure of the milk industry and possible consequences of a food crisis. Journal on Chain and Network Science, 12(1), 25–39. https://doi.org/10.3920/JCNS2012.x001
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