Beverage forming device and method with cartridge retainer

A beverage forming system comprising:

• a frame arranged to support portions of the beverage forming system;
• a cartridge holder movably mounted to the frame and having an opening to receive a cartridge, the cartridge holder arranged to hold and move a cartridge between an open position in which the opening of the cartridge holder is oriented in an upwardly inclined position to receive the cartridge, and a closed position in which the opening is oriented in a horizontal or downwardly inclined position;
• a cover arranged to cover the opening of the cartridge holder in a closed position, and the cover being positioned away from the opening of the cartridge holder in an open position to permit placement of a cartridge in the cartridge holder;
• a cartridge retainer having an engagement portion arranged to hold the cartridge in the cartridge holder opening in at least a part of movement of the cartridge holder between the open and the closed positions;
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• an inlet arranged to provide fluid to a cartridge held by the cartridge holder for the formation of a beverage.