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GRASS RAMIREZ, José Fernando; SANCHEZ GOMEZ, Julia  e  ALTAMIRANO CARDENAS, J. Reyes. Network analysis in the production of three genuine Mexican cheeses. Estud. soc [online]. 2015, vol.23, n.45, pp.185-212. ISSN 0188-4557.

In recent years there has been a mixed picture for genuine Mexican cheeses, while some have managed to grow in the market, others present a gradual process of disappearance. The above reflects the fact that although the macroeconomic outlook and the regulations are the same for all the cheese, there are territorial dynamics are making a difference in their competitiveness. With the intention of identifying some causes that are affecting its development and evolve into the design of strategies that stimulate their rescue and recovery from a territorial perspective, in this research used network analysis.

Palavras-chave : genuine Mexican cheeses; network analysis; territory; traditional foods; rural agribusiness; geographical proximity.